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23-Year-Old Charged with Murdering Housemate in Bristol

4/14/2026

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Zack Coughlan, 23, has been charged with murdering his housemate Jamie Collins, 21, in Bristol.
Jamie Collins was found dead in the garden on April 9.
Jamie Collins was a robotics student at the University of the West of England.
Police confirmed Coughlan's arrest and charge after reviewing CCTV and forensic evidence.
Detective Chief Inspector Lucy Edgeworth said high-visibility patrols are ongoing in the area.

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Zack Coughlan, 23, has been charged with murdering his housemate Jamie Collins, 21, in Bristol.
Jamie Collins was found dead in the garden on April 9.
Jamie Collins was a robotics student at the University of the West of England.
Police confirmed Coughlan's arrest and charge after reviewing CCTV and forensic evidence.
Detective Chief Inspector Lucy Edgeworth said high-visibility patrols are ongoing in the area.