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Man Charged with Murdering Ann Widdecombe, 21 Hammer Blows

7/21/2026

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Joshua Kerry has been charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe after striking her 21 times with a hammer.
Joshua Kerry entered the house in a Vauxhall Corsa, wore black gloves, and stayed for about two minutes.
Joshua Kerry repeatedly hammered Ann Widdecombe, tipped her from her chair, and stole her wallet.
Alistair Richardson called the assault a ‘ferocity of violence’ at the Old Bailey, remanding Joshua Kerry in custody.

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Story summary

Joshua Kerry has been charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe after striking her 21 times with a hammer.
Joshua Kerry entered the house in a Vauxhall Corsa, wore black gloves, and stayed for about two minutes.
Joshua Kerry repeatedly hammered Ann Widdecombe, tipped her from her chair, and stole her wallet.
Alistair Richardson called the assault a ‘ferocity of violence’ at the Old Bailey, remanding Joshua Kerry in custody.