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# Ipswich man, 92, charged with murder and rape of Louisa Dunne
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/ipswich-man-92-charged-with-murder-and-rape-of-louisa-dunne/
- Published: 2024-11-20T12:20:54.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:29:48.000Z
- Description: A 92-year-old Ipswich man has been charged with murder and rape in connection with a 1967 cold case. Ryland Headley of Clarence Road appeared before magistrates via video link following a forensic review of evidence.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Crime, #article, #story-louisa-dunne, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** This marks a major development in one of Bristol's longest-unsolved cases, where 75-year-old Louisa Dunne was found strangled in her Easton home.

![Louisa Dunne was found dead in her Easton home by a neighbour in June 1967](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1732024748-louisa-dunne-1.jpg)

Louisa Dunne was found strangled in her Easton home in 1967 (Avon and Somerset Police)

**Key details:**

- Incident occurred on 28 June 1967 at Brittania Road, Easton, Bristol
- Review of the case began in 2023, leading to new forensic examination
- Headley was remanded in custody ahead of Bristol Crown Court appearance on Thursday
- No pleas were entered during the initial hearing

**What they're saying:** DI Dave Marchant emphasized this is "a hugely significant moment in this investigation" while stressing the defendant's right to a fair trial.

**Looking ahead:** A specialist liaison officer will continue supporting Ms Dunne's family through the legal proceedings.

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