Ex-Minister Ann Widdecombe Found Dead; Police Call It Murder
Devon and Cornwall Police opened Operation Hunlen after finding her body at her Dartmoor home on July 9, then arrested a 26-year-old man.
- Devon and Cornwall Police named the case Operation Hunlen, their formal murder inquiry designation.
- Officers found Widdecombe's body at her home in Haytor, on Dartmoor, on July 9.
- A 26-year-old man was arrested within hours of the discovery, police confirmed.
Why it matters: An arrest within a day usually means the police already knew who they were looking for.
Devon and Cornwall Police (Operation Hunlen news release) ↗ · Jul 10, 20267/10/26 · ✓ Checked✓