Sex Offender Found Decomposed in Somerset Caravan Months After Death, Inquest Reveals Thursday, July 9, 2026 inquest somerset sexoffender decomposition richardscatchard policemanhunt deathinvestigation ribfractures toxicology coroner The body of Richard Scatchard, a 70-year-old sex offender wanted in connection with the death of his partner, Kelly Faiers, was found “heavily decomposed” inside a caravan in Somerset, an inquest has heard. … Read More
Coroner Questions Police Response in Death of Kelly Faiers in Somerset Wednesday, July 8, 2026 coroner police somerset kellyfaiers richardscatchard manslaughter investigation misconduct inquest accountability A recent inquest into the death of Kelly Faiers in Somerset has sparked serious concerns from the senior coroner regarding the police response. Kelly, 61, was found dead in the home of Richard Scatchard, a convicted sex … Read More
Coroner Criticizes Police Decisions After Woman’s Death in Somerset Wednesday, July 8, 2026 coroner police somerset manslaughter investigation justice abuse negligence prosecution misconduct A recent inquest into the death of 61-year-old Kelly Faiers in Somerset has highlighted significant concerns about the police’s handling of the case. Kelly was found dead in October 2023 at the home of Richard … Read More
Coroner Criticizes Police Decision Not to Arrest After Woman’s Death in Somerset Wednesday, July 8, 2026 coroner police somerset inquest manslaughter investigation misconduct avonandsomerset sexoffender lawenforcement A senior coroner in Somerset has expressed serious concerns regarding the police handling of a case involving the death of 61-year-old Kelly Faiers. Kelly was found dead in October 2023 at the home of Richard Scatchard, a … Read More
Sex Offender Coerced Partner to Fatal Overdose, Coroner Rules Wednesday, July 8, 2026 sexoffender coercion overdose unlawfulkilling domesticabuse probation coroner somerset control secrets A coroner has ruled that Kelly Faiers, 61, was unlawfully killed after being coerced by her sex offender partner into taking a lethal overdose of sleeping tablets and alcohol. Ms. Faiers was discovered dead in October 2023 at … Read More
Sex Offender Coerced Partner Into Fatal Overdose, Coroner Rules Wednesday, July 8, 2026 overdose coercion sexoffender unlawfulkilling somerset killing probation coroner inquest domesticabuse A coroner has ruled that Kelly Faiers, 61, was unlawfully killed after being coerced by her partner, convicted sex offender Richard Scatchard, into taking a lethal overdose of sleeping tablets combined with alcohol. Ms. … Read More