Husband admits murdering wife whose body was found in freezer

Summarised from 5 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 6 Oct, 15:08 · Archive

David Barraclough has pleaded guilty to murdering his wife Carolann at their Wakefield home.

David Barraclough pleaded guilty to murdering his wife Carolann at their home in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. He changed his plea at the start of his trial at Leeds Crown Court, admitting to her murder before the case proceeded to evidence and testimony.

Carolann's body was discovered in a freezer at the couple's property. The discovery led to Barraclough's arrest and subsequent charge with murder.

Barraclough's admission came as he was due to stand trial. The guilty plea meant the trial proceedings did not continue as scheduled. He now faces sentencing.

How it is being reported

• First picture of evil husband David Barraclough who killed wife then hid body in freezerHuddersfield Examiner · 6 Oct, 15:17
• Husband admits killing wife found dead in freezerBBC Leeds And West Yorkshire · 6 Oct, 15:02
• Wakefield man admits murdering wife whose body was found in freezerYorkshire Post · 6 Oct, 14:59
• Murderer husband's shock confession after dumping wife's body in freezer - what happened in courtHuddersfield Examiner · 6 Oct, 14:59
• Man admits to killing wife whose body was found in freezer at their homeTelegraph & Argus · 6 Oct, 14:35
• Husband admits murdering his wife and keeping her body in the freezer at Wakefield homeYorkshire Evening Post · 6 Oct, 14:15

In this story: David Barraclough · Carolann Barraclough · Wakefield · West Yorkshire · Leeds Crown Court

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