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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Steven Morris

Soldier found dead at barracks feared ‘psychotic and possessive’ boss, inquest hears

A smiling young woman
Jaysley Beck died at Larkhill camp in Wiltshire. She thought Ryan Mason had hacked her phone because he seemed to know where she was. Photograph: Family Handout/PA

A 19-year-old soldier found dead in her room at an army camp had become frightened at the “psychotic and possessive” behaviour of her boss, who had sent her thousands of WhatsApp messages and expressed his love for her, an inquest heard.

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, who died at Larkhill camp in Wiltshire, was concerned Bombardier Ryan Mason had hacked her phone because he seemed to know where she was, the inquest was told.

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