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Anne Widdicombe Suspicious Death

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AClassicTrenchcoat · 10/07/2026 15:36

Suspicious death, suspected murder. Think there is a press conference soon.

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GoneWithTHeWindJammers · 10/07/2026 18:18

Fiendishandfiery · 10/07/2026 18:04

It could be both, a robbery and someone who knew her.

I think so. Maybe she cancelled something because of the heat and the killer wasn't expecting her to be home, panicked and struck her. I imagine she would have put up a fight despite her age.

sweatingmyarseoff · 10/07/2026 18:18

HumberSquid · 10/07/2026 18:08

Absolutely. It's the only reason that the crowds aren't out there trying to kill asylum seekers.

Exactly, it's a case of riot prevention. Had they not mentioned his ethnicity, the ban the boats brigade would be out in force

WrongKindOfFeminist · 10/07/2026 18:18

Izzyink · 10/07/2026 18:16

I'm not talking about bloody twitter. I'm talking about the people on here who are probably disappointed the suspect isn't a TRA.

Stop. Your posts are abhorrent.

WithLoveFromMyselfToYourself · 10/07/2026 18:19

This has really shocked me. I don’t share her politics but I think she was a woman of conviction and principle and conscience.

She should have been able to live out her days in peace.

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 10/07/2026 18:20

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Stop spreading disinformation. The police have confirmed that there is no evidence that this was a politically motivated crime.

Shame on you for trying to use the murder of an elderly woman to further your own political agenda.

kerstina · 10/07/2026 18:20

I really liked her. She was great fun on Jeremy Vines show. I didnt agree with her politics although she did like animals. I was shocked to hear she had passed as she seemed so full of life and I could have imagined her living to a ripe old age. So the latest news is even more shocking and sad that someone cut her life short. . I don’t know why she would have carers am sure they would be more likely housekeepers and gardeners . She certainly didn’t seem like she needed to be taken care of!

Cailin66 · 10/07/2026 18:21

Wiseplumnet · 10/07/2026 18:15

I think Ann Widdecombe was Catholic,so unlikely to be assisted suicide.

Many Catholics agree with euthanasia.

WrongKindOfFeminist · 10/07/2026 18:21

Hotshotlottie · 10/07/2026 18:13

Adam Boulton on Sky news described her as a spinster , an old maid, a virgin, a battleaxe and a bruiser?!!!!! Wtf.
I wonder if any male murdered politicians would be described this way? Hardly surprising from this man but appalling regardless of anyone’s views on her politics.
haven’t rtft so apologies if already mentioned but I’m outraged.

She had a lifetime of horrible comments on how she looked, and speculation about her sex life.

So I am unsurprised. Sexism is the water we swim in.

sittingonabeach · 10/07/2026 18:22

Cailin66 · 10/07/2026 18:21

Many Catholics agree with euthanasia.

I don’t think she would chose to be bludgeoned to death

Lalgarh · 10/07/2026 18:23

EasternStandard · 10/07/2026 18:16

What? How ridiculous. How on earth is that language ok

Dennis Healey punched Adam Boulton in his 80s tabloid days.

This is of course terrible political violence

Izzyink · 10/07/2026 18:23

WrongKindOfFeminist · 10/07/2026 18:18

Stop. Your posts are abhorrent.

No. I won't stop. The only abhorrent posts on here are from the people speculating that it was to do with trans.

youalright · 10/07/2026 18:24

Its so sad she was a 78 year old elderly lady she must of been so scared.

Idlewilder · 10/07/2026 18:25

JudgeJ · 10/07/2026 18:06

Is 'white' relevant?

Sadly, since race became so highly politicised, there is massive online speculation about every reported crime. Ten years ago, you would never get the race reported until the name of the suspect was released. Now, every murder or violent incident is met with a massive outcry of "usual suspects" and "doctor or engineer", which is shorthand for saying it was probably an illegal immigrant. If police don't release the racial identity until later, and it is a black or brown person, there is an outcry that they were trying to cover it up. If there is an incident involving a non white person, there can be terrible riots and protests.

So it's all highly politicised and I think they have decided to have a general policy of releasing the details before they release the name.

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 10/07/2026 18:25

DaisyDooley · 10/07/2026 17:54

Well they would say that wouldn’t they.
Just like Rudakabana was a Welsh choirboy.

Well, much as the truth might inconvenience you to he was a Welsh choir boy. He committed a horrific crime. That doesn't mean that we should pretend that he wasn't British.

PrettyLittleRose · 10/07/2026 18:25

Blimey, that's awful!

Shewas · 10/07/2026 18:27

Does the quick arrest make it likely it's someone known to her?

Silverbirchleaf · 10/07/2026 18:29

WithLoveFromMyselfToYourself · 10/07/2026 18:19

This has really shocked me. I don’t share her politics but I think she was a woman of conviction and principle and conscience.

She should have been able to live out her days in peace.

Me too. When her death was announced, I thought it was a bit strange. There was no ‘… after a short illness’ type comments. . Now I know why.

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 10/07/2026 18:29

Shewas · 10/07/2026 18:27

Does the quick arrest make it likely it's someone known to her?

They said it's too soon to say.

Port1aCastis · 10/07/2026 18:29

I didn't agree with Anne Widdicombe on a lot of things but I do have empathy for her family and friends now grieving. Police have asked people not to speculate so I'll not do that and just type R.I.P lady and I really hope you didn't suffer.

Bellpick · 10/07/2026 18:30

Shewas · 10/07/2026 18:27

Does the quick arrest make it likely it's someone known to her?

That was my first thought! Absolutely awful whatever the reason.

CosyDenimShark · 10/07/2026 18:30

Utterly horrific. RIP Ann.

The man was arrested close to where I live. I'm so shocked.

Cailin66 · 10/07/2026 18:30

sittingonabeach · 10/07/2026 18:22

I don’t think she would chose to be bludgeoned to death

I’m replying about the point made by many posters that devout Catholics would never want euthanasia. It’s plainly not true.

I didn’t agree with Widdicombe’s very conservative views, but I admire her as a woman of conviction, who was not afraid to stick to her principles. Shocking that she appears to have been murdered. May she RIP.

Nuthatch26 · 10/07/2026 18:30

Hotshotlottie · 10/07/2026 18:13

Adam Boulton on Sky news described her as a spinster , an old maid, a virgin, a battleaxe and a bruiser?!!!!! Wtf.
I wonder if any male murdered politicians would be described this way? Hardly surprising from this man but appalling regardless of anyone’s views on her politics.
haven’t rtft so apologies if already mentioned but I’m outraged.

Disgusting.
Showing his true colours there.

Nanda66 · 10/07/2026 18:30

The more I think about it, the more upset I feel. An elderly woman bludgeoned to death in her own home. She must have been terrified. RIP Ann.

Whyohwhy1974 · 10/07/2026 18:30

sweatingmyarseoff · 10/07/2026 18:18

Exactly, it's a case of riot prevention. Had they not mentioned his ethnicity, the ban the boats brigade would be out in force

They wouldn't. No one gives a shit about an old white woman. Plus, it's too hot.

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