Man found guilty of murdering his mother in Harwell home

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 10:02 · Archive

Carl Rundle, 41, was convicted of the murder of his 64-year-old mother Helen at their home in Harwell on 27 January.

Carl Rundle, 41, of Harwell near Didcot, was found guilty of one count of murder at Oxford Crown Court on 17 October. A jury returned a unanimous verdict after a trial lasting around three weeks. He was remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced on 23 October.

The court found that Rundle murdered his 64-year-old mother, Helen Rundle, at their home on 27 January. Police attended the property at 9.35pm. Despite their life-saving efforts, Ms Rundle died at the scene. Post-mortem examination found she died from blunt force trauma to the head and neck. She had suffered 81 blunt force traumas, 22 rib fractures and three sharp force injuries.

Rundle was arrested on suspicion of murder at the scene and charged two days later. Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Alice Broad said: 'Following our investigation, a jury has found Carl Rundle murdered his mother, Helen, at their home earlier this year.' She added that family liaison officers would continue to support the family.

How it is being reported

• Face of man who murdered his mother at home revealedPolice have revealed the mugshot of Carl Rundle, who murdered his 64-year-old mother in their home in Harwell.Oxford Mail · 17 Oct, 09:27
• Face of man who murdered his mother at home revealedPolice have revealed the mugshot of Carl Rundle, who murdered his 64-year-old mother in their home in Harwell.Oxfordshire Guardian · 17 Oct, 09:27

In this story: Carl Rundle · Helen Rundle · Harwell · Oxford Crown Court · Thames Valley Police

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