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Tuesday, 6 October 2026 15:53

A man has pleaded guilty to murdering his wife after her body was found in a freezer at their West Yorkshire home.

Carolann Barraclough, 37, was found dead at her house in March by police following a concern for safety report.

David Barraclough, 45, of Ken Churchill Drive in Horbury, was due to go on trial on Tuesday at Leeds Crown Court accused of murdering her.

But on the day his trial was due to start, Barraclough pleaded guilty to murder.

Judge Andrew Stubbs said the case would be listed for another hearing on Wednesday, when he would look to set a sentencing date.

Barraclough has been remanded in custody.

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