Murder charge after elderly woman's death

Husband, 92, charged with murder of wife, 8743 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleZhara SimpsonDevonDevon and Cornwall PoliceShirley Billam was found dead at the propertyA 92-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of his wife, 87.Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police were called to Millbrook Lane in Exeter, Devon, on 19 April following reports of a concern for welfare. Shirley Billam was found dead at the property. Laurence Billam, of Millbrook Lane, is due to appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Tuesday charged with her murder.Police confirmed the pair were husband and wife and said the family was being supported by specialist officers.More news stories for DevonListen to the latest news for DevonFollow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to [email protected] internet linksHM Courts and Tribunals Service DevonExeter

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