Man charged with murder of missing Julie Buckley in Cambridgeshire

Karl Hutchings, 47, has been charged with the murder of 54-year-old Julie Buckley, who has been missing since late January from Christchurch, Cambridgeshire. The case has been classified as a 'no-body' murder investigation, indicating police believe she has come to serious harm despite not having found her remains. Hutchings is scheduled to appear in Cambridge Magistrates' Court following the murder charge. Authorities have conducted extensive searches, including sealing off two bungalows and deploying a specialist dive team to explore local waterways for any clues. Detective Inspector Richard Stott has urged the public, especially those in surrounding areas like March and Manea, to provide information regarding Buckley's last known movements. The police continue to keep Buckley's family updated during this challenging time.