A 70-year-old Devon woman died from significant head injuries. A murder inquiry began, resulting in an arrest. The inquest has been postponed.
Judith Law’s inquest started at Exeter Coroners Court. She was seventy years old and born in Walsall. Judith never married and was a retired records worker.
Judith lived in Newton Poppleford. She died at her home on January 17 at 1:32 p.m.
Authorities responded to an emergency call. Police found Judith deceased at her home with major head wounds. A murder investigation quickly began, and a man faces a murder charge.
The medical cause of death involves head injuries. Testing is ongoing with neuropathology, toxicology, and histology results due.
The inquest is postponed, with a full hearing to happen later. Richard Law, age sixty-seven, appeared in court charged with his sister’s murder.
Richard appeared via video link from jail on January 24. He didn’t enter a plea, and the court revealed no further details about the offense.
The case is adjourned with a trial date set for July 21. A hearing for plea and trial prep is on March 7 at Exeter Crown Court.
After her death, a detective spoke, stating that police are investigating this “very sad case.” They seek to find out what occurred. Officers secured the scene and believe the man and woman knew each other.
