Oxford woman denies preventing burial and fraud charges

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:04 · Archive

Claire Gill, 49, pleaded not guilty to preventing the lawful burial of Roger Collinson and 16 counts of fraud.

Claire Gill, 49, of Botley Road, Oxford, pleaded not guilty on October 8 at Oxford Crown Court to preventing the lawful and decent burial of Roger Collinson. She also pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of fraud by false representation.

The charge alleges that between April 2 and 4, 2025, Gill prevented the lawful burial of Mr Collinson's body without lawful excuse. The fraud charges allege that between April 1 and 8, 2025, she used his bank card and account to make purchases and withdraw cash for herself. The alleged transactions total £1,568.24 and include several cash withdrawals of up to £250. One charge alleges she spent £33.55 using his bank card on April 4, whilst another alleges she withdrew £250 from his account on the same day.

Gill was granted conditional bail and her trial at Oxford Crown Court is scheduled for September 25, 2028. The trial is expected to last between three and four days.

How it is being reported

• Oxford woman accused of preventing lawful burial of dead bodyAt Oxford Crown Court there was an update as a woman is charged with multiple counts of fraud as well as preventing the lawful burial of a body.Oxfordshire Guardian · 14 Oct, 05:00
• Oxford woman accused of preventing lawful burial of dead bodyAt Oxford Crown Court there was an update as a woman is charged with multiple counts of fraud as well as preventing the lawful burial of a body.Oxford Mail · 14 Oct, 05:00

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