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Law student's murder case still active 30 years on

Law student's murder case still active 30 years on
BBC England Monday 15 June 2026, 05:23 UTC 1 min read
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Janet Murgatroyd, 20, was found in the River Ribble in Preston after a night out in 1996.

Janet Murgatroyd, 20, was found in the River Ribble in Preston after a night out in 1996.
Janet Murgatroyd (PERSON) Preston (LOCATION)
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