GUILTY UK - Linda Hood, 68, found strangled after house fire, Gorleston, Norfolk, 11 June 2021 *ARREST*

[MsMiniSleuth]

This man who died in the fire in Wymondham. Name Pete Green, and the town crier.

Linda's brother is Tony Green. Any connection?

'A sterling character' - popular councillor and town crier died in fire

 

[JuicyLucy]

This man who died in the fire in Wymondham. Name Pete Green, and the town crier.

Linda's brother is Tony Green. Any connection?

'A sterling character' - popular councillor and town crier died in fire

Well, that's very interesting, as I've just been rummaging around in Linda's family tree. I do not believe there's another sibling besides Linda and Tony. Pete Green's alternate surname of Travis (per the article you linked) may give some clues though. I will have a look.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

We probably can't publicly sleuth these people, and likely no involvement anyway! Just caught my eye the same (albeit, fairly common) surname and also death by fire (though presumably not strangled).

 

[JuicyLucy]

What a very interesting person. I wish everyone we take an interest in would be thoughtful enough to put a copy of their DBS certificate online. Not a relation, I think, so no need to sleuth him imo. Crazy coincidence though!

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Linda's birth and marriage.

 

[HollyHunter9]

This man who died in the fire in Wymondham. Name Pete Green, and the town crier.

Linda's brother is Tony Green. Any connection?

'A sterling character' - popular councillor and town crier died in fire

That's really interesting! I wonder if perhaps there is a connection?

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

There seems a lot of Greens in that there Norfolk! Common name so I don't think a direct connection.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Man rearrested in Linda Hood murder probe

A 58-year-old man was originally arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life on June 17 but later released on police bail.

Police confirmed on Tuesday, June 29, that the same man had been rearrested in connection with Ms Hood's murder. He was taken to Wymondham Investigation Centre where he is being questioned.

A second man who was arrested on June 21 was later released under investigation and remains so.

Officers are conducting house-to-house enquiries, examinations of the scene, forensic enquiries and viewing CCTV footage in their bid to establish the circumstances of Ms Hood's death.

Detectives are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to come forward. They are particularly keen to speak with any taxi drivers who may have been working in or around the Magdalen Square or Cherwell Way area of Gorleston between 12pm on Thursday, June 10, and 9am on Friday, June 11.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

You don't get arrested twice without there being something...

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Now charged.



Police have charged a man with the murder of Linda Hood in Gorleston earlier this month.

Paul Kelly-Bridle, of Worcester Way, Gorleston, was today charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life following an investigation by the Joint Norfolk and Suffolk Major Investigation Team.

Ms Hood, 68, was found dead inside her property on Friday 11 June.

Police were called just before 9.10am to help Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service following reports of a fire at the house in Cherwell Way.

Following enquiries and the results of a post mortem, detectives opened a murder investigation after establishing the cause of death was compression to the neck.

Kelly-Bridle has been remanded in custody and will appear at Norwich Magistrates Court for his first hearing tomorrow, Wednesday 30 June 2021.

Man charged with murder of Linda Hood

 

[JuicyLucy]

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But, IMHO: sex.

 

[HollyHunter9]

Wow! That was quick! I hope linda and her family gets justice now! <modsnip>

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

But, IMHO: sex.

She was a 68 year old woman, with physical disabilities. I don't see it, unless he had some weird sexual perversions. I can see if he had run into money troubles and knew or was convinced that she had money stashed from her late husband.

 

[JuicyLucy]

She was a 68 year old woman, with physical disabilities. I don't see it, unless he had some weird sexual perversions. I can see if he had run into money troubles and knew or was convinced that she had money stashed from her late husband.

Disabled 68yo women represent a weird sexual perversion now?

And anyway, maybe he did. He's also a murderer, allegedly.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

A man has been charged with the murder of a woman found dead at her home during a fire.

Linda Hood, 68, was discovered by fire crews in Gorleston, Norfolk, on 11 June. A post-mortem examination showed she died from compression to her neck.

Paul Kelly-Bridle, of Worcester Way in the town, has been charged with murder and arson.

The 58-year-old is due to attend a hearing at Norwich Magistrates' Court later.

Linda Hood murder case: Man charged over Gorleston death

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

A man has appeared in court charged in connection with the murder of a woman found following a fire in Gorleston.

Paul Kelly-Bridle, 58, from Gorleston, has been charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life and appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court on Wednesday (June 30).

Kelly-Bridle, who wore a dark top, had grey hair and glasses, appeared via videolink from Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre (PIC) and spoke only to confirm his name during the short hearing.

The defendant, who gave his address as Worcester Way, Gorleston, sat with his arms folded almost throughout the hearing.

The case was formally sent to Norwich Crown Court by deputy district judge Elizabeth Harte with the defendant due to appear there on Thursday morning (July 1) at 10am.

Man in court charged with murder of Linda Hood in Gorleston

 

[TootsieFootsie]

No action against second man arrested in Linda Hood murder probe

The second man arrested in connection with the murder of a woman in her own home will have no further action taken against him by police.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Wonder if the second man is related to the suspect charged?

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

A man could stand trial in October for the murder of a woman found following a fire in Gorleston.

Linda Hood, 68, was found dead inside her home in Cherwell Way, Gorleston, on Friday, June 11, after emergency services were called to a fire at the address at around 9.10am.

Paul Kelly-Bridle, 58, from Gorleston, has been charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life and appeared at Norwich Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on Thursday (July 1).

Kelly-Bridle, who wore a grey top and glasses, appeared via videolink from Norwich Prison and spoke only to confirm his name.

A potential trial date of October 18 was pencilled in by Judge Anthony Bate who also fixed a plea and trial preparation hearing for September 2.

The defendant, of Worcester Way, Gorleston, was remanded in custody.

Norfolk man accused of Linda Hood's murder facing trial

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

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