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Father Charged With Murder of Nine-Year-Old Daughter in Scotland

8/13/2026

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Christopher Rice, a 35-year-old father, was charged in Scotland with murdering his nine-year-old daughter Minnie Merriman.
Minnie Merriman was found injured at the Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath at 12:02 am on 3 August 2026 and died at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.
Police Scotland said no one else is being sought and remanded Rice after his 13 August 2026 hearing.
Detective Inspector Mike Ness urged tips to Police Scotland on 101, citing incident 0008 of 3 August 2026.

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Christopher Rice, a 35-year-old father, was charged in Scotland with murdering his nine-year-old daughter Minnie Merriman.
Minnie Merriman was found injured at the Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath at 12:02 am on 3 August 2026 and died at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.
Police Scotland said no one else is being sought and remanded Rice after his 13 August 2026 hearing.
Detective Inspector Mike Ness urged tips to Police Scotland on 101, citing incident 0008 of 3 August 2026.