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Article: Rosemary West on 10th murder charge

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January 14, 1995
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Rosemary West was yesterday charged with the murder of Charmaine West, the daughter of her husband's first wife, bringing the total number of murder charges against her to 10. Despite speculation that charges would be dropped after the death in pr ison of her husband, Frederick, the Crown Prosecution Service announced that the case would go ahead.

Frederick West, 53, who had confessed to killing 12 women and girls, was found hanged in his cell in Winson Green Prison, Birmingham, on New Year's Day. An inquest into his death was opened and adjourned. It is believed that he committed suicide. Nine v ictims were found buried at the couple's home in Cromwell Street, Gloucester.

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