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Murder Investigation Launched After Carolann Barraclough Found Dead

3/8/2026

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Police launched a murder investigation in Horbury, West Yorkshire, after the body of 37-year-old Carolann Barraclough was found at a property on Ken Churchill Drive.
David Barraclough, 45, has been arrested and charged with her murder and is set to appear in court on Monday.
Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson stated that complex inquiries are ongoing and no other suspects are being sought in connection with the case.

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Police launched a murder investigation in Horbury, West Yorkshire, after the body of 37-year-old Carolann Barraclough was found at a property on Ken Churchill Drive.
David Barraclough, 45, has been arrested and charged with her murder and is set to appear in court on Monday.
Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson stated that complex inquiries are ongoing and no other suspects are being sought in connection with the case.