92-Year-Old Charged in 1967 Murder Case

Ryland Headley, a 92-year-old man from Ipswich, has been charged with the rape and murder of Louisa Dunne, a 75-year-old woman found dead in her Bristol home in 1967. The case, which has remained unsolved for nearly six decades, was reopened last year leading to the arrest following a forensic review. Dunne was discovered by a neighbor after being strangled and raped, with police suspecting the crime occurred between June 26 and 29, 1967. Headley appeared in Bristol Magistrates' Court via video link, where he confirmed his identity but was not asked to enter any pleas. Authorities emphasized the importance of ensuring a fair trial for the defendant and have been in contact with Dunne's family. The police are actively patrolling the Easton area, addressing community concerns given the historical significance of this cold case.