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Woman found dead in burning van was pregnant, police say

Woman found dead in burning van was pregnant, police say
BBC UK Friday 09 October 2026, 14:29 UTC 1 min read
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A court is told Samantha Phythian, from Rhyl, was alive when the fire started.

A court is told Samantha Phythian, from Rhyl, was alive when the fire started.
Samantha Phythian (PERSON) Rhyl (LOCATION)
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