Man admits murder of woman missing for 28 years

BBC UK Friday 11 September 2026, 09:57 UTC 1 min read

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Trevor Dunkley pleads guilty to the murder of Patricia Lashley, last seen in September 1998.

Trevor Dunkley (PERSON) Patricia Lashley (PERSON)

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