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Burglar jailed for life after murdering 86-year-old woman in Derbyshire

Vasile Culea subjected Freda Walker and husband Kenneth to ‘savage attack’ in pursuit of money

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022

Gambling addict Vasile Culea jailed for life over brutal murder of Freda Walker in Langwith Junction

He had heard the couple had a significant amount of money in the home

Nottingham Post · Oct 28, 2022

‘Savage’ attacker jailed for 34 years after murdering pensioner in burglary

Romanian national Vasile Culea, 34, was convicted of murdering 86-year-old Freda Walker in her home on January 14.

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

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Burglar jailed after beating and gagging pensioner, 86, and leaving her to die

Vasile Culea, 34, was jailed for 34 years at Derby Crown Court this morning after beating, gagging and tying up Freda Walker at her home before leaving her to die

Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022

Burglar who ‘hog-tied’ and tortured elderly couple jailed for murder

Attack on elderly couple ‘beyond any justification; savage in its nature,’ prosecutors say

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

Locals horrified by CCTV of killer walking on their street on day he left woman to die

This week a jury found Vasile Culea guilty of murdering Freda Walker, but he was cleared of murdering her husband Ken - he had snuck into the couple's home looking to steal £30,000

Daily Mirror · Oct 27, 2022

Shirebrook community 'sickened' by killer caught on their security cameras

Vasile Culea has been found guilty of murdering Freda Walker

Nottingham Post · Oct 27, 2022

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Langwith Junction killer Vasile Culea 'had no conscience', niece of Ken and Freda Walker says

The defendant was looking for £30,000 to pay off gambling debts

Nottingham Post · Oct 25, 2022

‘Savage’ attacker who inflicted ‘torture’ on pensioners guilty of woman’s murder

Vasile Culea, 34, forced his way into the pensioners’ home, murdering Freda Walker and seriously wounding Ken Walker.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Burglar found guilty of murdering 86-year-old woman in Derbyshire

January attack by Vasile Culea left Freda Walker dead and her husband Kenneth seriously injured

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022

Police footage showing arrest of Vasile Culea who killed pensioner Freda Walker in Langwith Junction

The couple were viscously attacked in their home

Nottingham Post · Oct 25, 2022

Killer Vasile Culea found guilty of murdering Freda Walker in her home in Langwith Junction

He was cleared of the attempted murder of Freda's husband Ken

Nottingham Post · Oct 25, 2022

Burglar guilty of ‘savage’ murder of pensioner he battered and left to die in front of husband

Freda Walker and her husband were ‘hog-tied’ while the burglar stole cash from their home in Derbyshire

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Moment killer arrested after brutally assaulting elderly couple and going on run for 5 days

Vasile Culea, 34, was convicted of killing Freda Walker, 89, and of wounding with intent her 88-year-old husband Kenneth Walker on January 14

Daily Mirror · Oct 25, 2022

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The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Jury retires in trial of man accused of pensioner’s murder

Vasile Culea admits the manslaughter of retired seamstress Freda Walker but denies murdering her and attempting to kill her husband Kenneth.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

Murder accused says he ‘stepped’ on pensioner after slipping on wet floor

Vasile Culea admits the manslaughter of retired seamstress Freda Walker but denies her murder.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022

Elderly couple gagged, beaten and ‘hog-tied’ by intruder, murder trial jury told

Vasile Culea, 34, is standing trial at Derby Crown Court, where he denies murdering Freda Walker and the attempted murder of her husband.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022

Derbyshire man, 88, dies seven months after attack that killed wife

Town councillor Ken Walker was left with life-threatening injuries after assault in family home

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The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022

Town councillor dies seven months after attack in home that killed his wife

Ken Walker, 88, died at Kingsmill Hospital in Mansfield on Monday.

Nottingham Post · Apr 14, 2022

Langwith Junction: Community says goodbye to 'elegant' Freda Walker, who was found dead at home

Husband Ken attended the service in a wheelchair

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022

Man denies killing pensioner in ‘horrendous’ attack

Vasile Culea pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder at Derby Crown Court on Friday.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Murder suspect in front of crown court judge after pensioner killed in attack

Freda Walker’s husband Ken also suffered life-threatening injuries in the incident.

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2022

Man in court charged with pensioner’s murder

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of an 86-year-old woman in a “horrendous” attack which also left her husband with critical injuries.

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2022

Man in court after pensioner killed and husband critically injured in attack

Vasile Culea was remanded into custody on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2022

Man, 33, charged with murder over attack on Derbyshire couple

Vasile Culea, 33, accused of murder of Freda Walker and attempted murder of her husband who is in critical condition

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