Found Deceased UK - Natalie Harker, 30, Colburn, near Catterick, N. Yorks, 9 October 2019 *Arrest*

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Appeal to find missing Colburn woman

Posted on 9 October 2019 at 16:42pm in News stories

Police are searching for 30-year-old Natalie Harker, who is missing from her home in Colburn.



Natalie was last seen on CCTV on Richmond Road, Catterick Garrison, just before 8am this morning. She was wearing a pink fluorescent raincoat and dark waterproof leggings and riding her blue coloured bicycle.

Anyone who sees Natalie, or knows where she is, is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101. Please quote incident number 0196 of today.

Last modified: October 9, 2019

Appeal to find missing Colburn woman - North Yorkshire Police

 

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder following death of woman near Colburn

Posted on 10 October 2019 at 11:58am in News stories

North Yorkshire Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman near Colburn.

The woman, who has not yet been formally identified, was found on land behind the Lidl store at Brough with St Giles at around 4.45pm on Wednesday (9 October 2019).

A 44-year-old local man is being questioned in custody while extensive police enquiries continue in the area.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Please quote reference number 12190187139 when providing details about this incident.

Last modified: October 10, 2019

Man arrested on suspicion of murder following death of woman near Colburn - North Yorkshire Police

 

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Police release identity of woman found dead near Catterick

Posted on 11 October 2019 at 19:01pm in News stories

Police are now in a position to release the identity of the woman who was found dead in wooded area in Brough with St Giles at around 4.45pm on Wednesday 9 October 2019.

The body was that of 30-year-old Natalie Harker from Colburn.

Detective Inspector Steve Menzies of the Major Investigation Team, said: “This is a very tragic case which has left a family devastated.

“I am appealing for anyone who was close to Natalie to get in touch. If you were a friend, a colleague, or part of the same social circle, I urge you to please come forward and talk to us – even if you think you don’t know anything important.

“The smallest bit of information could help us piece together the full circumstances surrounding Natalie’s death.

“Specially trained officers are supporting the family and we ask that the media and the public respect their privacy at this extremely difficult time.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, press 2 and ask to speak to The Major Crime Investigation Team or email MajorCrimeUnit@Northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Alternatively, please go to the police Major Incident Public Portal and submit the information to us. You can find the MIPP here Public Portal

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12190187139 when passing on information.



Last modified: October 11, 2019

Police release identity of woman found dead near Catterick - North Yorkshire Police

 

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Police investigating the suspected murder of missing woman Natalie Harker have confirmed they have found her body in a wooded area of North Yorkshire.

Ms Harker, 30, had been found dead behind a supermarket at Brough with St Giles on Wednesday at about 16:45 BST.

North Yorkshire Police officially confirmed her identity after a man, 44, was held on suspicion of murder.

Woodland murder case police identify victim

 

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I saw the suspect has been released on bail but I can't find the news article now!

 

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I saw the suspect has been released on bail but I can't find the news article now!

Don't know if it was this article, but here's a link:

North Yorkshire Police launched a murder investigation and a 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and later released on bail.

Tributes paid to 'lovely, friendly' Natalie Harker

 

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Thought that while I am babysitting my five Jackapoos whilst the boiler and radiators are being fitted (they have a pack mentality and pick on tradesmen when they come here), have seen that a man has been rearrested and charged...

Man charged with murder and kidnap of North Yorkshire woman

 

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15th April 2020

"The defendant unable to deal with the break up of the relationship between himself and the deceased, Natalie Harker, ambushed and abducted her in the early hours of October 9 while she was on her way to work.

"He took her to an isolated spot in local woods where he had previously set up a base, he is set to have killed her by compression of the neck with her face held down in water, in such a way that she was unable to get up.


"He then remained with the body for several hours before contacting his mother who in turn contacted the police."

Pearson, of Chestnut Court, Catterick Garrison, is expected to tell the jury that Miss Harker slipped and fell into some water before he rescued her and attempted to carry out CPR.

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Pearson's trial has been listed for two weeks at Teesside Crown Court, starting on July 13.

How Natalie Harker died: Judge outlines prosecution case; defendant charged with murder

 

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Trial continues

http://www.richmondshiretoday.co.uk/murder-suspect-told-police-natalie-had-fallen-in-river/?fbclid=IwAR3Z7lZueiEun6QKjUjnbRndgwHXher9G6r9WPOLiL_6jHBuD1z5KHxX4Pw

 

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Murder accused messaged friend he had killed ex-girlfriend, court hears - Richmondshire Today

Murder victim told colleague she was being "followed" by man accused of killing her - Richmondshire Today

Forensic evidence does not support murder accused's claim of helping victim, court hears - Richmondshire Today

 

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A woman who prosecutors say was murdered by her ex-boyfriend had suffered more than 70 injuries, experts found after her death.

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Mr Pearson claims Miss Harker died after falling in a stream while they were on an early-morning walk.

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However, the jury was told she had not suffered a serious head injury and there were no medical reasons why she could not have stood or sat up if she had just fallen in the stream.

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Dr Mulcahy said there was evidence of organic material likely to have come from the stream found in the victim’s throat.

She said that would normally have been coughed out had the victim been conscious after being immersed, suggesting Miss Harker never regained consciousness after being in the water.

Woman allegedly killed by ex-boyfriend suffered more than 70 injuries, court hears - Richmondshire Today

 

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A MAN has been found guilty of the murder and kidnap of his former partner.

Andrew Pearson was accused of holding Natalie Harker’s head under water until she died after intercepting her on her way to work last October.

A jury took less than two hours to convict the 45-year-old guilty of both charges.

GUILTY: Andrew Pearson convicted of murder and kidnap of his former partner Natalie Harker



A CALCULATING murderer who abducted and killed his former partner has been jailed for almost 24 years.

Andrew Pearson grabbed Natalie Harker before dragging her into woodland and having sex with her when she was either 'unconscious or dying' after she was forcibly restrained.

He had laid in wait for Miss Harker as she cycled to work along a pitch-black lane in October last year before striking at around 4.30am.

The 45-year-old had planned his attack in meticulous detail before launching his jealous attack just weeks after she broke off their relationship.

Natalie Harker: Calculating murderer jailed for almost 24 years