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Farmer jailed for lodger's 'body in barrel' murder

Farmer jailed for lodger's 'body in barrel' murder
BBC News Thursday 06 August 2026, 11:12 UTC 1 min read
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Richard Dyson's body was not found until nearly six years after he disappeared in rural Hoyland.

Richard Dyson's body was not found until nearly six years after he disappeared in rural Hoyland.
Farmer (PERSON) Richard Dyson's (PERSON) Hoyland (ORG)
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