Mother, grandmother and stepfather sentenced for 'house of terror' abuse

BBC UK Monday 24 August 2026, 11:15 UTC 1 min read

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Shirley Freeman, Julia Stephen and David McColl's victims were beaten, starved and psychologically tormented.

Shirley Freeman (PERSON) Julia Stephen (PERSON) David McColl's (PERSON)

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