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Man jailed for 1970s murder of his scientist ex-wife dies

Man jailed for 1970s murder of his scientist ex-wife dies
BBC Scotland Thursday 08 October 2026, 16:58 UTC 1 min read
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Christopher Harrisson, 85, escaped justice for killing Brenda Page for 45 years but was found guilty in 2023.

Christopher Harrisson, 85, escaped justice for killing Brenda Page for 45 years but was found guilty in 2023.
Christopher Harrisson (PERSON) Brenda Page (PERSON)
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