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Heavenly Creatures killer Pauline Parker dies in Orkney, aged 88

Heavenly Creatures killer Pauline Parker dies in Orkney, aged 88
BBC Scotland Monday 26 October 2026, 19:11 UTC 1 min read
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The death of the convicted murderer in Orkney at the age of 88 brings to an end a 70-year story that inspired an acclaimed film.

The death of the convicted murderer in Orkney at the age of 88 brings to an end a 70-year story that inspired an acclaimed film.
Heavenly Creatures (ORG) Pauline Parker (PERSON) Orkney (ORG)
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