How was wanted man Roy Barclay free to kill Anita Rose?

How was wanted man Roy Barclay free to kill Anita Rose?

area,” he wrote, adding that although it could get busy with tourists, it was best to visit during the week or in the quieter seasons. He also warned visitors to be prepared for wet conditions.

His last review was posted on 15 October, just four days before he was arrested on suspicion of Anita’s murder.

Barclay initially denied being in Brantham on the day Anita was attacked, but forensic evidence linked him to the scene.

A fragment of his DNA, consistent with that of him and one individual from an unidentifiable source, was found on Anita’s handbag and later matched to his known profile.

He was heard telling a listener on a prison phone in November “I do know in some shape or form I had an altercation,” before later admitting to a probation officer that he had kicked Anita in the head four times.

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Roy Barclay was later diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and borderline personality disorder

During his trial, the court heard Barclay referred to attacking Anita as his “duty”, claiming Bruce was guarding her like a “late Roman sentinel”.

He also told police he felt “angry and upset” after drinking alcohol and taking “street drugs” bought from Ipswich town centre – claiming he had no memory of the attack.

Psychiatric experts later diagnosed Barclay with Asperger’s syndrome and borderline personality disorder, which the court heard had a “significant effect” on his ability to control his emotions.

He was later found guilty of Anita’s murder and jailed for life with a minimum term of 22 years.

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