Man who kept wife's body in freezer jailed for life
Summary
David Barraclough killed his wife, Carolann, with a hammer and hid her body in a freezer at their home in Horbury, England. He lied to family and friends for about two weeks, saying she was sick in the hospital, before confessing to the police and being sentenced to life in prison.Key Facts
- David Barraclough, 46, murdered his wife Carolann Barraclough in February 2026.
- He killed her at their home and hid her body in a chest freezer.
- He told family and friends that Carolann was in hospital and sent messages from her phone to keep up the lie.
- Barraclough kept up this deception for about two weeks after the killing.
- He confessed by walking into a police station and admitting the crime on March 5.
- The court sentenced him to life in prison with a minimum of 22 years and one month.
- Prosecutors said Barraclough acted normally after the murder, including visiting pubs and using a dating app.
- His claim of self-defense was rejected due to lack of injuries on him and evidence from CCTV.
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