GUILTY UK - Eileen Barrott, 50, Murdered, Husband on the Run, Leeds, 15 Aug 2021

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A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a home in Leeds, police are attempting to find the victim's husband.

Emergency services were called to Naburn Fold at around 6.30pm on August 15 and West Yorkshire Police confirmed that a woman was found dead with serious injuries.

The victim has been identified as Eileen Barrott, aged 50, by West Yorkshire Police.

Detectives investigating the murder are trying to trace Ms Barrott's husband, Mark, who travelled to Scotland yesterday - police have said that he was seen leaving Leeds train station at 1pm yesterday before arriving in Edinburgh at 4pm.

CCTV of Mr Barrott has been released by police.Credit: West Yorkshire Police

Police searching for husband of woman found dead in Leeds home | ITV News

 

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Tributes have now been paid to Eileen, who is understood to have worked as a nurse at St James' Hospital.

Pals also claim the mum-of-two worked all hours to escape Mark.

One said: "Rest in peace my dear colleague. What an amazing nurse. God bless your soul".

Another wrote: "Poor Eileen she was a lovely person inside and out.

So so sad, she didn't deserve this. God bless her. RIP.

"Eileen you will be missed and thoughts to her family and children".

While a neighbour said: "She was a nurse all those years, it’s so sad. She was such a hard worker, always going out working hard.

"They are two lovely children as well...They were a normal family, a lovely family."

'Murdered' nurse 'worked all hours to avoid controlling husband', say pals

 

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Renewed Appeal After Aberdeen Sighting Of Leeds Murder Suspect Mark Barrott.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Leeds have renewed their appeal for information to trace her husband after he was seen in Aberdeen.

Mark Barrott, aged 54, is wanted as a suspect for the murder of his wife Eileen Barrott, aged 50, who was found dead at the couple’s home in Naburn Fold, Whinmoor, on Sunday.

Murder suspect: Mark Barrott
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Officers from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team have been working with colleagues from Police Scotland to trace Mr Barrott after it was established that he had travelled to Edinburgh from Leeds by train on Sunday.

Mark Barrott on CCTV at Leeds train station on Sunday.
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Further enquiries have shown he subsequently caught a train to Aberdeen and was last sighted on CCTV in Huntly Street in the city centre at 9.16pm on Sunday.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Vanessa Rolfe said: “We are continuing to carry out extensive enquiries to locate Mark Barrott as a suspect for his wife Eileen’s murder.

“We are liaising closely with our colleagues from Police Scotland who have established the most recent sighting of Mr Barrott on CCTV in Aberdeen city centre on Sunday night.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who has seen him since then or who has any information that could assist in tracing him.

“We continue to advise anyone who does see him not to approach him but to contact police immediately on 999.

“Eileen’s family have been left completely devastated at her death in these circumstances and we are doing everything we can to support them as we progress the investigation.”

A picture of Eileen Barrott, released by her family today
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Officers are still appealing to trace Mr Barrott’s car – a silver Toyota Avensis, registration FJ51 ZHB - which is believed to have been left somewhere in Leeds prior to him taking the train to Scotland.

Mark Barrott's silver Toyota Avensis believed to have been left somewhere in Leeds​

Renewed Appeal After Aberdeen Sighting Of Leeds Murder Suspect Mark Barrott. | West Yorkshire Police

 

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I hope MB will be found soon!

 

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Car located
Mark Barrott's car has been found and seized by police as the manhunt to find him continues.

Mr Barrott, 54, is the prime suspect for the murder of his wife Eileen Barrott, 50, who was found dead at the couple’s home in Naburn Fold, Whinmoor, Leeds, on Sunday.

He travelled to Scotland on the day of his wife's murder and was last seen on CCTV in Huntly Street in Aberdeen city centre at 9.16pm on Sunday, after initially travelling by train from Leeds to Edinburgh in the afternoon.

READ MORE: Mark Barrott Leeds: Live on day 2 of manhunt as police release first picture of victim Eileen Barrott

This evening Mark Barrott's car, which police had been searching for, was found in the Lincoln Green area of Leeds, just streets away from St James's University Hospital, where Eileen worked as a nurse.

Pictures show it being loaded onto a covered flatbed recovery truck by police. It is believed to have been left there by Mark Barrott before he caught the train to Scotland.

West Yorkshire Police are keen to hear from anyone who has seen him since then or who has any information that could assist in tracing him.

People have been warned not to approach him but to call 999 immediately.

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 quoting Operation Pumacastle, reference 13210413554, or online.


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Detectives are continuing to appeal for information after Leeds murder suspect Mark Barrott was traced to Elgin in Scotland.

The 54-year-old is wanted as a suspect for the murder of his wife Eileen Barrott, aged 50, who was found dead at the couple’s home in Naburn Fold, Whinmoor, on Sunday.

Information was received yesterday that he had been staying near to Elgin, Moray. Officers attended the premises and confirmed he had been there but was no longer present.

He is believed to have travelled to Elgin by train from Aberdeen, where he had been seen on CCTV on Sunday night.

Officers from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are continuing to work with colleagues from Police Scotland to trace him following this latest sighting.


Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Vanessa Rolfe said: “We are still working to locate and arrest Mark Barrott as a suspect for his wife Eileen’s murder, and we are keen to hear from anyone who has seen him following this latest confirmed sighting in the Elgin area yesterday.

“We have already sent detectives to Scotland to work alongside our colleagues from Police Scotland who are supporting and assisting the search for Mr Barrott.

“Our advice remains that anyone who sees him should not approach him but should contact police immediately on 999.

“Clearly, Eileen’s family are continuing to go through an incredibly difficult time following her death and I would appeal directly to Mark Barrott to hand himself in to police and avoid prolonging things any further.”

Mr Barrott’s silver Toyota Avensis was recovered from the Lincoln Green area of Leeds shortly before 7pm yesterday. It is believed to have been left there before he travelled to Edinburgh from Leeds by train.

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 quoting Operation Pumacastle, reference 13210413554, or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat
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Man hunt over.

A man wanted as a suspect for the murder of his wife in Leeds has been arrested in Scotland this morning.

Mark Barrott, aged 54, was detained by officers from Police Scotland in the Elgin area at about 4.30am today.

He has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Eileen Barrott, aged 50, who was found dead at the couple’s home in Naburn Fold, Whinmoor, on Sunday.

He will be brought back to West Yorkshire to be interviewed by detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Vanessa Rolfe said: “We would like to thank all the members of the public who contacted us with information, and also our colleagues in Police Scotland for their assistance and support with this investigation.”
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Live as husband suspected of killing wife in Leeds is found

 

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Man Charged with Murder of Eileen Barrott

Saturday 21 August 2021

A man is due to appear in court charged with murder in relation to the death of his wife in Leeds.

Mark Barrott, aged 54, has been charged with the murder of Eileen Barrott, aged 50, who was found dead at the couple’s home in Naburn Fold, Whinmoor, on Sunday, August 15.

He is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court on Monday 23 August 2021

Man Charged with Murder of Eileen Barrott | West Yorkshire Police

 

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11:33KRISTIAN JOHNSON
Barrott in court
Barrott, wearing a grey jumper and grey tracksuit trousers, is escorted into court alongside a prison officer.

Live court updates as Leeds murder accused Mark Barrott due to appear

 

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11:46KRISTIAN JOHNSON
Barrott confirms details
District Judge Timothy Capstick asks Barrott to confirm his name, address and date of birth.

After a short pause, he responds.


11:46KRISTIAN JOHNSON
Charge laid out to Barrott
On August 15, you are accussed of murdering Eileen Barrott

Live updates as Leeds murder accused Mark Barrott in court

 

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11:48KRISTIAN JOHNSON
Barrott turns to family members
At the end of the two-minute hearing, Barrott turns to look at a family member in the public gallery.

He holds their gaze for a few seconds, before being told to leave the courtroom by the judge.

Live updates as Leeds murder accused Mark Barrott in court

 

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11:49KRISTIAN JOHNSON
Barrott to appear in court again this week
At the end of the short hearing, DJ Capstick tells Barrott he will appear before a judge again later this week.

His next hearing is due to take place at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday, August 25.

LeedsLive will bring you all the latest updates from that hearing too.

Live updates as Leeds murder accused Mark Barrott in court

 

[Tr4cy]

Not much has been reported about this case, but I found some info about it today.

Leeds man accused of killing wife 'threatened to take own life if she left'

Mark Barrott is standing trial at Leeds Crown Court accused of his wife's murder

www.leeds-live.co.uk

Murder accused tells jury he thought he was 'killing demon' inside wife when strangling her

A Leeds man accused of murdering his wife has told jurors that he thought he was "killing a demon" inside her when he strangled her to death.

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

 

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Not much has been reported about this case, but I found some info about it today.

Leeds man accused of killing wife 'threatened to take own life if she left'

Mark Barrott is standing trial at Leeds Crown Court accused of his wife's murder

www.leeds-live.co.uk

Murder accused tells jury he thought he was 'killing demon' inside wife when strangling her

A Leeds man accused of murdering his wife has told jurors that he thought he was "killing a demon" inside her when he strangled her to death.

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

What a load of old *advertiser censored* and bull. Acts controlling/coercing for years and when his wife finally tries to leave he strangles her to death and it's because "he's killing a demon inside her" - typical defense for someone going for insanity - the bloke is a pig. The jury will see right through him.

His story is laughable.

 

[Tr4cy]

What a load of old *advertiser censored* and bull. Acts controlling/coercing for years and when his wife finally tries to leave he strangles her to death and it's because "he's killing a demon inside her" - typical defense for someone going for insanity - the bloke is a pig. The jury will see right through him.

His story is laughable.

Thats exactly what I thought Chimpface. I hope the jury do see right through him. Especially when I read what her work colleagues had said about his previous behaviour

 

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A man who went on the run after killing his wife at their home in Leeds has been found guilty of her murder.

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Barrott was remanded in custody and will be sentenced at Bradford Crown Court on 8 August 2022.

Eileen Barrott death: Husband found guilty of wife's murder

Mark Barrott fled to a monastery in Scotland after killing his wife, Eileen, in August 2021.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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Eileen Barrott death: Life sentence for husband who killed wife

Mark Barrott, from Leeds, killed his wife, Eileen, in a "final act of control", a court is told.

www.bbc.com

At Bradford Crown Court, Judge Andrew Hatton ordered him to serve a minimum term of 21 years before being considered for parole.

 

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Heartbroken family of murdered Leeds woman 'shattered' as husband jailed

Eileen's children and parents paid tribute to her at the sentencing of husband Mark Barrott

www.leeds-live.co.uk