UK - Carol Morgan, 36, murdered in her sweet shop, Leighton Buzzard, 13 Aug 1981 *Arrests in 2019*
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So the man arrested is Carols husband and new wife?
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Yes, confirmed in this article -
"The husband of a woman shopkeeper who was killed more than 40 years ago has been charged with conspiracy to murder."
Widower, 73, and woman, 74, charged with 1981 murder of shopkeeper
Allen Morgan, 73,and Margaret Morgan, 74, are charged with conspiracy to murder his wife Carol Morgan (pictured), 36, in Linslade, near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, in August 1981.
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Allen Morgan, 73, and Margaret Morgan, 74, appeared at Luton Crown Court accused of conspiracy to murder.
The pair, of Stanstead Crescent, Brighton, were bailed until a plea hearing on 29 August.
The pair, of Stanstead Crescent, Brighton, were bailed until a plea hearing on 29 August.
Carol Morgan: Pensioners in court in connection with 1981 murder
The body of Carol Morgan was found 42 years ago at the shop she owned in Bedfordshire.
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"They pleaded not guilty during an appearance at Luton Crown Court and were released on bail.
A trial date has been set for 9 April." [2024]
A trial date has been set for 9 April." [2024]
Carol Morgan: Couple deny conspiracy to murder ex-wife
A man and woman appear in court 42 years after his first wife Carol Morgan was found dead in her shop.
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The body of 36-year-old Carol Morgan was found in her shop, Morgan's Store, in Linslade, Bedfordshire, on 13 August 1981.
Allen and Margaret Morgan, who had been in a “passionate, but forbidden and adulterous love affair”, hatched a plan to murder her, their Luton Crown Court trial heard.
Prosecutor Pavlos Panayi KC told the jury the couple, who had been having a year-long affair, made a plan with an unknown killer.
“She was killed on the evening of 13 August 1981 in a brutal attack by someone who has never been identified.
The prosecutor said that at the time of the killing, Mr Morgan, who had married Carol in 1977, had been having a year-long affair with married Margaret Spooner, as she was then known.
Mr Panayi said a divorce was financially out of the question as the couple had debts.
He said that on the night of the killing, Mr Morgan took the victim's two children from her previous marriage to see a double bill at the Odeon cinema in Dunstable Road, Luton.
The court heard this was unusual as he did not have a “strong relationship with the children” and had never taken them out without their mother previously.
“During their absence Carol was alone in the shop. She closed the shop at 6pm. After she closed, an attacker or attackers entered the premises and struck.”
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Allen and Margaret Morgan, who had been in a “passionate, but forbidden and adulterous love affair”, hatched a plan to murder her, their Luton Crown Court trial heard.
Prosecutor Pavlos Panayi KC told the jury the couple, who had been having a year-long affair, made a plan with an unknown killer.
“She was killed on the evening of 13 August 1981 in a brutal attack by someone who has never been identified.
The prosecutor said that at the time of the killing, Mr Morgan, who had married Carol in 1977, had been having a year-long affair with married Margaret Spooner, as she was then known.
Mr Panayi said a divorce was financially out of the question as the couple had debts.
He said that on the night of the killing, Mr Morgan took the victim's two children from her previous marriage to see a double bill at the Odeon cinema in Dunstable Road, Luton.
The court heard this was unusual as he did not have a “strong relationship with the children” and had never taken them out without their mother previously.
“During their absence Carol was alone in the shop. She closed the shop at 6pm. After she closed, an attacker or attackers entered the premises and struck.”
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Couple hired killer to murder Carol Morgan, Luton trial told
Allen and Margaret Morgan were having a "passionate" year-long affair, a jury is told.
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Video of the couple walking into court yesterday, in this article.
https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/202...ress-paid-unknown-killer-to-murder-first-wife
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"He said Ms Bunting, now known as Jane Robinson, had a boyfriend at the time who was a known criminal called Danny Mayhew.
The barrister said that Margaret had brought Ms Bunting to a pub in the months before Carol's death, and Allen was there.
He said Allen had speculated whether Ms Bunting knew anyone who could help him kill his wife, and Ms Bunting was "shocked and appalled and she left the pub".
The barrister said Ms Bunting "kept silent about what she heard that night" until 2021."
https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/202...ress-paid-unknown-killer-to-murder-first-wife
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"He said Ms Bunting, now known as Jane Robinson, had a boyfriend at the time who was a known criminal called Danny Mayhew.
The barrister said that Margaret had brought Ms Bunting to a pub in the months before Carol's death, and Allen was there.
He said Allen had speculated whether Ms Bunting knew anyone who could help him kill his wife, and Ms Bunting was "shocked and appalled and she left the pub".
The barrister said Ms Bunting "kept silent about what she heard that night" until 2021."
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"Allen and Carol Morgan had both been married before they met, with Carol Morgan having sole custody of two children who lived with them in a flat above their corner shop, the court heard.
Allen Morgan's children lived with his ex-wife, Mr Panayi said.
... Allen Morgan took her two children to the cinema in Luton to see a double bill, the prosecutor said.
He added that they had not been due back until almost 11pm, leaving Carol Morgan alone in the shop.
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Mr Panayi said that police found "no sign of any forced entry" and the family's dog, who would normally "have the run of the premises", had been shut into a bedroom."
Married couple on trial accused of arranging murder over 40 years ago of husband's then wife
Allen Morgan's children lived with his ex-wife, Mr Panayi said.
... Allen Morgan took her two children to the cinema in Luton to see a double bill, the prosecutor said.
He added that they had not been due back until almost 11pm, leaving Carol Morgan alone in the shop.
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Mr Panayi said that police found "no sign of any forced entry" and the family's dog, who would normally "have the run of the premises", had been shut into a bedroom."
Married couple on trial accused of arranging murder over 40 years ago of husband's then wife
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"'Of all the nights a random burglar might come to steal, it was not just a coincidence that he chose the one and only night Carol Morgan had been left alone in the premises.' [...]
Allen was quickly ruled out of any involvement because of his alibi of going to the cinema.
A witness who has since died allegedly said Carol had revealed her children didn't want to go to the cinema and she had not been asked to go along by her husband.
'Given the widely known fact of his affair, it suited his purpose to have a cast-iron alibi,' the prosecutor said.
Margaret's husband had discovered their affair and confronted Allen at the shop, the jury was told. He also gave his wife an 'ultimatum' to decide who she wanted to be with."
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Husband and his married lover paid for shopkeeper to be murdered
Allen was quickly ruled out of any involvement because of his alibi of going to the cinema.
A witness who has since died allegedly said Carol had revealed her children didn't want to go to the cinema and she had not been asked to go along by her husband.
'Given the widely known fact of his affair, it suited his purpose to have a cast-iron alibi,' the prosecutor said.
Margaret's husband had discovered their affair and confronted Allen at the shop, the jury was told. He also gave his wife an 'ultimatum' to decide who she wanted to be with."
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Husband and his married lover paid for shopkeeper to be murdered
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"Opening the case yesterday, Mr Panayi said Allen had taken several large cash withdrawals out from the bank in the weeks leading up to his wife's death, despite the fact a 'cash business' usually didn't need to take out money.
The prosecution claim he was seen withdrawing £250 from a Nationwide branch on the day of the killing when he told police he had been asleep.
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Details were also given of a letter Allen is said to have written to Margaret in 2019, after they had been arrested, which said: 'Trust works on both sides. If I didn't trust you, you wouldn't be here – and I would not.'
Secret police recordings of the couple were also played to the jury when they were taken in for questioning.
Margaret was heard to say 'Shush', indicating they thought they were being taped. Allen replied: 'I am sorry… I don't want to say anything because they might have…'
In another recording on their way to a police station in July last year, Margaret warned her husband that 'they are probably listening in', prompting him to reply: 'I ain't done nothing. Neither of us have.'
She responded: 'Well, they must have something.'"
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Hitman allegedly 'hired' by couple knew where money was kept
The prosecution claim he was seen withdrawing £250 from a Nationwide branch on the day of the killing when he told police he had been asleep.
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Details were also given of a letter Allen is said to have written to Margaret in 2019, after they had been arrested, which said: 'Trust works on both sides. If I didn't trust you, you wouldn't be here – and I would not.'
Secret police recordings of the couple were also played to the jury when they were taken in for questioning.
Margaret was heard to say 'Shush', indicating they thought they were being taped. Allen replied: 'I am sorry… I don't want to say anything because they might have…'
In another recording on their way to a police station in July last year, Margaret warned her husband that 'they are probably listening in', prompting him to reply: 'I ain't done nothing. Neither of us have.'
She responded: 'Well, they must have something.'"
a bit more at link
Hitman allegedly 'hired' by couple knew where money was kept
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Ex-husband 'shocked and disappointed' by wife's affair, murder conspiracy trial told
A woman accused of plotting with her lover to murder his wife 43 years ago told her husband she wanted to end the affair, a jury has been told.