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Exeter man, 92, charged with murder of pensioner

Shirley Billam (image courtesy: Devon and Cornwall Police)

87-year-old found dead named

An elderly man has been charged with murder following the death of a pensioner in Exeter. 

Devon and Cornwall Police were called to a property on Millbrook Lane on Sunday 19 April, following reports of a concern for welfare.

87-year-old Shirley Billam was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The force saide the family is being supported by specialist officers. 

Laurence Billam, who is 92, of the same address, will appear before Exeter Magistrates' Court today [Tuesday 28 April]. 

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