Police had been searching for Richard Scatchard for six months
Police have been hunting Richard Scatchard, 70, formerly of Thelwall, Warrington , since October 15 last year, when Kelly Faiers, 61, died at an address in Minehead, Somerset. The convicted sex offender, who drugged his victims, disappeared following her death. Detectives believe she was murdered.
Scatchard was last seen in West Somerset on Monday October 16 and despite dozens of reported sightings none were confirmed as him. He was wanted on a recall to prison alongside police seeking him in connection with the murder of Ms Faiers. "In the early hours of the following morning, Scatchard called the ambulance service to his home, in Blenheim Road, due to Kelly being critically ill. Sadly she was pronounced deceased by medics at the scene."
Speaking about the discovery of a body, Detective Superintendent Gary Haskins, of the major crime investigation team, said: “Kelly’s family have been informed of the latest development and we will keep them, and Richard Scatchard’s family, updated as our enquiries progress.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Police find body in search for sex offender wanted after woman’s murderRichard Scatchard has been wanted by police since the death of Kelly Faiers last October.
Read more »
Police find body in search for sex offender wanted after woman’s murderRichard Scatchard has been wanted by police since the death of Kelly Faiers last October.
Read more »
Scots Sex Offender Wanted for Murder Featured on CrimewatchDetectives appeal for information on Richard Scatchard, a Scottish sex offender wanted in connection with the murder of his partner. Scatchard has been missing since the day after the death of Kelly Faiers, and Avon and Somerset Police are treating her death as murder. Scatchard, who was previously jailed for sex offences, has now been included on Crimewatch Live's "Wanted Faces" section.
Read more »
Sex offender Richard Scatchard wanted after ‘murder’ of partner is ‘found dead in caravan’ months on from d...
Read more »
Dangerous sex offender who went on the run for six months after bungling police failed to arrest him...Fugitive sex offender Richard Scatchard seen leaving a pub in Minehead with his girlfriend hours before she was found dead at his home.
Read more »
Dangerous Scots sex offender wanted over partner's murder found dead in caravanPolice have been searching for predator Richard Scatchard, 70, following the death of his partner Kelly Faiers last October.
Read more »