Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, prosecutors say
Prosecutors have charged 28-year-old Joshua Kerry with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, alleging he entered her home and struck her 21 times with a hammer. The suspect has been remanded in custody.
Why it matters
This is a high-profile criminal case involving a violent domestic homicide that has drawn significant public attention.
Published 5 minutes ago Ann Widdecombe died after being hit on the head with a hammer 21 times at her Devon home, prosecutors have told Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Prosecutor Kashif Malik said that on 8 July Widdecombe was eating lunch when the man accused of her murder, Joshua Kerry, arrived at her house in a red Vauxhall Corsa and entered through the front door.
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