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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jessica Murray

Man hid wife’s remains in septic tank for nearly 40 years, court told

David Venables, 89, arriving at Worcester crown court.
David Venables, 89, arriving at Worcester crown court. Photograph: Jacob King/PA

An 89-year-old retired pig farmer who killed his wife so he could continue a longstanding affair hid her remains in a septic tank for nearly 40 years, a court has heard.

David Venables is on trial for the murder of his wife, Brenda Venables, whom he reported missing on 4 May 1982.

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