Man charged with murder of Wisbech pensioner
She was found dead in her home 11 years ago
Last updated 16th Apr 2024
A Norfolk man's been charged with the murder of a Wisbech pensioner.
86-year-old Una Crown, was found dead in her bungalow in 2013.
The retired postmistress was found in a pool of blood and with her clothing burnt in her hallway in Wisbech.
Her death was initially treated as an accident when she was found by emergency workers on January 13, after family and neighbours became concerned for her welfare.
A murder investigation was launched four days later.
Now, police have charged 69 year old David Newton, with her murder.
A police statement said: "Detectives have charged a man on suspicion of the murder of a Wisbech pensioner 11 years ago.
"David Newton, 69, has been charged with the murder of Una Crown in Wisbech in 2013.
"Newton, of Magazine Close, Wisbech, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Cambridge Magistrates' Court this morning."
Fresh appeal
In January of this year, police launched a fresh appeal for information over Mrs Crown's death.
Detective Superintendent Iain Moor, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said at the time of the appeal: "It has now been 11 years since Mrs Crown's tragic death and we still seek justice for her family."
The force said that Mrs Crown was last seen alive on January 11, 2013 and had spoken to a friend on the phone at about 5pm on January 12, the day before she was found dead.
Police said that a post-mortem examination recorded that she died from stab wounds to her neck and chest.