Prosecutors Say Ann Widdecombe Died After 21 Hammer Blows, Joshua Kerry Remanded
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 21
Prosecutors Say Ann Widdecombe Died After 21 Hammer Blows, Joshua Kerry Remanded
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 21
Summary
Westminster Magistrates' Court heard Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times in the head with a hammer at her Devon home on July 8, according to prosecutors outlining the murder case.
Prosecutor Kashif Malik said Joshua Kerry arrived in a red Vauxhall Corsa while Widdecombe was eating lunch, entered through the front door, stayed about two minutes, then allegedly attacked her, tipped her from her chair and took her wallet.
Kerry, 28, from South Yorkshire, is charged with murdering the 78-year-old former MP and was remanded in custody ahead of an Old Bailey appearance later Tuesday.
The killing is being investigated by counter-terrorism police, who have said they are examining whether the motive was political or linked to terrorism.