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‘Murdered’ woman’s family slam police for ‘bodged’ investigation as body is discovered

Source: Avon and Somerset Police

The family of a woman found dead at a sex offender’s home have criticised police after news of a body being found in the search for him was shared publicly without warning.

Kelly Faiers’ relatives also say that when they shared their concerns under the police force’s Facebook status on the discovery in the search for Richard Scatchard, comments were turned off.

The family of Kelly Faiers said they have been left unsupported by Avon and Somerset Police (Avon and Somerset Police)

went missing six months ago after Ms Faiers died at his home in Minehead on 15 October. After a for the 70-year-old wanted for questioning in a murder investigation, a

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