A Scots man jailed for shooting dead his wheelchair-bound wife with her own handgun has reportedly appealed to overturn the Mississippi jury’s guilty verdict.
20.12.2023 - 10:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A "lovely" farmer and his wife were found dead in their home with gunshot wounds, launching a police investigation.
Officers from Leicestershire Police were called to the couple's home on Smeeton Road, Saddington, at around 11.30am on Friday, December 15 after paramedics from East Midlands Ambulance discovered the couple. Police confirmed the bodies belonged to Richard Harrison, 59, and Rachel Harrison, 54.
A post-mortem examination confirmed the pair died from gunshot wounds. Neighbours shocked by the news have begun issuing tributes in the couple's memory, the Mirror reports.
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One told the Sun: “They were a lovely and decent couple and our hearts go out to their family. It is a terrible thing to happen, really shocking, and has upset so many of us at a time when we should all be looking forward to celebrating Christmas with loved ones."
One friend of the couple said they "seemed so together" and that "I am finding it all very shocking and hope their family are getting all the support they need." Another said their deaths were the "worst thing" to happen to the local community.
Detective Inspector David Greenhalgh, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit major crime team, said: “This is a deeply tragic incident and officers are continuing to support the family during this extremely difficult time.
!We will continue to carry out enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident, but I can confirm we do not believe anyone else was involved in the incident and a file will be prepared for H.M. Coroner.”
A Scots man jailed for shooting dead his wheelchair-bound wife with her own handgun has reportedly appealed to overturn the Mississippi jury’s guilty verdict.
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A husband and wife found dead in a quiet village were shot, police have confirmed.
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attended Metiers D'Art Show in Manchester, England, dressed in the brand's signature tweed textile, marking the only part of the look that could possibly be deemed classic Chanel. Stewart, who is known for weaving her into the fabric of the demure looks from fashion house, managed to take an ultra-feminine flared dress from the country club to a rock concert with a few choice accessories and a fresh hair color.To achieve more of a punk look, Stewart paired the structured black-and-white dress with unlaced black combat boots and white socks, further accessorizing with silver chain pendants and rings.
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