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Husband admits murdering wife whose body was found in freezer at their home weeks later

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Keogh, G. (2026, October 6). Husband admits murdering wife whose body was found in freezer at their home weeks later. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16187227/Husband-admits-murdering-wife-body-freezer-home-weeks-later.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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David Barraclough, 45, admitted to murdering his wife, Carolann Barraclough, 37, by causing blunt force head trauma between February 19 and February 21. Her body was discovered in a freezer at their home in Horbury, West Yorkshire, on March 6 after concerns were raised about her welfare. At Leeds Crown Court, where the case involved an unexpected guilty plea, Barraclough will likely face sentencing after further mental health assessments are completed.

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David Barraclough, 46, admitted to murdering his wife Carolann Barraclough, 37, in February. Carolann's body was found in a freezer at their home in Horbury, West Yorkshire, on March 6, about two weeks after her death. Initially, David told family and friends that Carolann was hospitalized, even sending texts from her phone claiming she would soon return home. He also prevented the children from entering the room where the freezer was kept. At Leeds Crown Court, Barraclough pleaded guilty to murder but refused to attend sentencing, which resulted in him being jailed for life with a minimum term of 21 years and six months. The court heard that Carolann died between February 19 and 21 from blunt force trauma to the head.

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A man has admitted murdering his wife and dumping her body in a freezer at the home they shared in West Yorkshire. asserted

they → admit → Yorkshire

David Barraclough, 45, pleaded guilty to the murder of mother-of-three Carolann Barraclough, 37, on Tuesday, the first day of a scheduled trial at Leeds Crown Court. asserted

Barraclough → plead → Court

Barraclough was expected to deny murder, claiming diminished responsibility, but loudly pleaded ‘guilty’ when the charge was put to him. asserted

charge → expect → him

He admitted killing Mrs Barraclough – who an inquest heard died from ‘blunt force head trauma’ – between February 19 and February 21. asserted

inquest → admit → February

David Barraclough pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife, Carolann Barraclough The body of Carolann Barraclough was found in a freezer at the couple's home in Horbury, West Yorkshire, on March 6 However her body was not found at the property near Wakefield until March 6 – around two weeks after her death – after concerns were raised for her welfare. asserted

concerns → plead → welfare

Judge Andrew Stubbs KC remanded Barraclough into custody ahead of a further hearing on Wednesday. asserted

KC → remand → Wednesday

His sentencing is expected to be adjourned for the preparation of pre-sentence reports, including examination of his mental health. asserted

sentencing → expect → health

Following Mrs Barraclough’s death, cards and floral tributes were laid at her home, including a message describing Carolann as a ‘beautiful and amazing sister.’ asserted

cards → follow → sister

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