Killed Women
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A charity for bereaved families whose daughters, mothers, sisters or other relatives have been killed by men in the UK. We work to protect women's lives and ensure justice. We want change. www.killedwomen.org
The father of a teenage boy who tried to kill a 15-year-old girl in a knife attack has described his devastation and belief that his son was "radicalised" by extreme material online. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Thorpe St Andrew School attacker 'radicalised online', says dad
A father calls for tighter controls on extreme material after his son's attempted murder conviction.
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Make RSE Mandatory for all 16+: Make It Mandatory & Killed Women have launched 'The Unofficial Curriculum’ (killedwomen.org/rse-to-eight...), exposing the reality of teenage education when the curriculum isn’t mandated. Tell your MP to back the bill: actionnetwork.org/letters/make...
Relationship and sex education stops at 16. The risks don't. Tell your MP to back the bill.
Right now, compulsory RSE ends at 16. But we know 16-19 year olds face the highest rates of domestic abuse in England. Mandatory RSE ends precisely as young people begin to explore sex and relation...
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'The chancellor will give £15m to a dedicated fund to tackle misogyny in workplaces, schools and public places amid concerns in government about the rise of “manosphere” influencers – the first time there has been specific national cash to address misogyny.' www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
UK government to give £15m to anti-misogyny fund amid ‘manosphere’ concerns
Misogyny prevention fund to help tackle sexism at work, school and in public places across UK
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This man, Carl Rundle, killed his mother Helen Rundle in her own home using "sustained, excessive and extreme violence", which he filmed. He has been given a 'life' sentence – with a minimum of just 20 years. Justice? www.bbc.com/news/article...
Harwell man who killed mum in 'savage and brutal' attack jailed
Carl Rundle murdered 64-year-old Helen Rundle at their home in The Park, Harwell, on 27 January.
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Carla Georgescu, who was murdered by her stepfather Nathan Owens in her room at the University of Lancashire in Preston, on her birthday in February, has been remembered as a "beautiful and gentle soul" by her flatmates. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Murdered student Carla Georgescu was 'a beautiful soul', flatmates say
Friends of 20-year-old Carla Georgescu describe her as "gentle, attentive and kind".
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This man, Alvin Gitahi, murdered his partner Vivienne Baraka in her own home, after subjecting her to repeated abuse. He has been given a 'life' sentence, with a minimum term of 21 years and 3 months. www.ealing.news/crime/man-ja...
Man jailed for murdering partner at Hanwell home - EALING.NEWS - The Voice of Ealing's 7 towns - Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, Southall.
A man from Ealing has been jailed for life for murdering his partner in Hanwell after she pleaded with her mother to contact police because she feared for her safety.
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'Queen Camilla has attended a summit working to end violence against women and girls. The summit was arranged by The EVAWG Wiltshire Coalition and also included judges, MPs, police officers and survivors at a day of talks at Marlborough College.' www.bbc.com/news/article...
The Queen joins survivors at Wiltshire domestic violence summit
It is hoped that her involvement can encourage conversations about violence against women and girls.
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'Leah Croucher's parents Claire and John are calling for a mandatory minimum sentence for anyone convicted of a third sexual offence.' www.bbc.com/news/article... They have started a petition 'Leah's Law: mandatory sentences for repeat sex offenders': www.change.org/p/leah-s-law...
Leah Croucher's family tormented by online conspiracies
The family of Leah Croucher, whose body was found in 2022, say the evidence pointing to her killer is overwhelming.
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Eleanor Barnfield, 47, died in hospital after police were called to a crash in Bridgend on Monday, where they found she had "puncture wounds unrelated to the collision", which were sustained in a stabbing. A man has been charged with her murder. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bridgend man, 61, charged with murder after 'stabbed' woman dies following crash
Clifford Foster has been charged with the murder of Eleanor Barnfield, who died after police were called to a crash.
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William Dunlop sexually abused and strangled 22-year-old Julie Hogg before hiding her body beneath a bath in Billingham, near Middlesbrough, in 1989. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Julie Hogg's family say Billingham killer should never be free
Julie Hogg's mother and son were watching as her murderer made his fourth attempt to secure parole.
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'Keeley McKee, who was three years old when her mother Leanne McKee was killed by her partner in 2003, is speaking out about the damage caused by domestic abuse.' www.bbc.com/news/article... "I'm not being a victim of this story. I am going to do something about it," she said.
Daughter of murdered woman 'refuses to be another victim'
Keeley McKee's mother Leanne was killed by her partner in 2003, weeks before the couple were due to marry.
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'Relationships and sex education (RSE) could soon be mandatory for all students up to the age of 18. As it stands, RSE currently stops at age 16, which, campaigners say, is the age at which children become most vulnerable.' www.stylist.co.uk/health/women...
Should sex education be mandatory till age 18?
Campaigners are supporting a bill sponsored by MP Alistair Strathern for RSE to be made mandatory for all young people up to 18.
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A man is to stand trial over the murder of Shona Stevens near her home in North Ayrshire in November 1994. Fraser Kilpatrick additionally faces 15 other charges, including rape and assault involving a number of different adults and children. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Man to stand trial over murder of woman in 1994
Fraser Kilpatrick is accused of killing Shona Stevens close to her home in North Ayrshire 32 years ago.
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Make It Mandatory and Killed Women were in Westminster to demand that MPs from all parties back the Bill to extend compulsory Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) up to the age of 18. Read 'The RSE Unofficial Curriculum' and write to your MP: www.killedwomen.org/rse-to-eight...
Make RSE Mandatory for all 16+: Make It Mandatory & Killed Women have launched 'The Unofficial Curriculum’ (killedwomen.org/rse-to-eight...), exposing the reality of teenage education when the curriculum isn’t mandated. Tell your MP to back the bill: actionnetwork.org/letters/make...
Relationship and sex education stops at 16. The risks don't. Tell your MP to back the bill.
Right now, compulsory RSE ends at 16. But we know 16-19 year olds face the highest rates of domestic abuse in England. Mandatory RSE ends precisely as young people begin to explore sex and relation...
actionnetwork.org
Why is this headline all about HIM? His victim was a 39-year-old woman, Xiaoqing Ke, a mother of two children. He murdered her in her own home last December, after a campaign of emotional manipulation, because she ended their relationship. 💔 www.bbc.com/news/article...
Failed Southampton student jailed for 28 years for London murder
The court heard Deepak Sandhu stole from Xiaoqing Ke and tried to flee the country after her death.
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It is 32 years since the body of Dawn Shields was found at a Peak District beauty spot. But despite years of appeals for information and reviews of the investigation into her death, police are still no closer to identifying her killer. www.thestar.co.uk/news/crime/m...
Mystery still surrounds murder of Sheffield woman left at beauty spot
Will justice ever be served?
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Elizabeth Hardy was found dead in her own home in Hitchin on 6 October. Her nephew has been charged with her murder. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Alleged murder victim Elizabeth Hardy remembered as 'kind'
Elizabeth Hardy was pronounced dead after being found by officers with serious injuries, police say.
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"Bee's Law: Because NO woman's death should be dismissed, misclassified or overlooked." Fallen Women – Bee's Law campaign details: www.killedwomen.org/fallen-women Killed Women: Change Laws. Save Lives. #BeesLaw #FallenWomen #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #DomesticAbuseAwareness
'Victims of abuse to be better supported by their community: Government launches campaign to help everyone know how to Respond to disclosures of abuse, with people urged to "Listen.Believe.Support."' enough.campaign.gov.uk/support-space
Support space | ENOUGH
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CWJ backs “Bee’s Law”: for better investigations into ‘fallen women’ deaths — CWJ
Centre for Women’s Justice (CWJ) is proud to support a campaign launched by Killed Women this week for a new, standardised approach to police investigations into fall-related deaths , in honour of Bi...
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This man, Michael Bowen, murdered his mother Janet Bowen in her own bed in a "ferocious and sustained" attack. His 'life' sentence has a minimum term of just 16 years. If he had killed a stranger in the street he would be facing at least 25 years. Justice? www.bbc.com/news/article...
Son jailed for murdering mother in 'ferocious' hammer attack in Yateley
Michael Bowen is given a life sentence for the murder of his mother, Janet Bowen.
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Rebecca Grass was found dead in her own home in Dartmouth on Tuesday night. A man has been charged with her murder. metro.co.uk/2026/10/09/f...
First picture of woman killed in 'seaside axe attack' as man charged with murder
Locals described the scene as 'mayhem'.
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Annette Bishop was found dead in her home on Friday. Her husband has been charged with her murder. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bradley Stoke mum 'taken too soon' as husband charged with murder
The children of Annette Bishop, 71, say the void she leaves "can never be filled".
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To coincide with Stacey Dooley’s 'Fallen Women', which shares the story behind our Fallen Women campaign and co-founder Jhiselle Feanny seeking answers and change following the death of her sister, Bianca ‘Bee’ Thomas, KW publish our report, ‘Fallen Women – Bee’s Law’. killedwomen.org/fallen-women
Killed Women co-founder Jhiselle Feanny is calling on police forces to rethink how all fall deaths are investigated. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
‘After any woman falls to her death, police should think:...
Police chiefs are being urged to adopt ‘Bee’s law’ and immediately treat all fall deaths as suspicious
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One to watch: at 9pm on Tuesday 13th October on BBC Three and then on iPlayer. #FallenWomen #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #DomesticAbuseAwareness www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC Three - Stacey Dooley, Fallen Women, The three signs police look for in cases of domestic homicide
Steve explains the signs of domestic abuse in deaths of women who have fallen from height.
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Samantha Natalie Phythian was found dead in a burning van in Prestatyn on Sunday. A man has been charged with her murder. ❤️💔 www.bbc.com/news/article...
Rhyl woman Samantha Natalie Phythian found dead in burning van in Prestatyn was pregnant
A court is told Samantha Phythian, from Rhyl, was alive when the fire started.
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