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Lead detective denies police boss' claims of multiple bodies in woods

CORNWALL, ENGLAND, JUL 26 – James Desborough, 39, charged with murdering Daniel Coleman, 43, whose body was found in woodland; the murder occurred between June 2 and July 7, police said.

  • Earlier this month, Devon and Cornwall Police charged James Desborough, 39, with murdering Daniel Coleman, 43, after his body was found in woodland near St Austell.
  • Now in its third week, the search entered its third week after Daniel Coleman was reported missing on June 1, focusing on Paramoor Woods near Sticker.
  • Responding to claims, Bancroft stated `No other remains had been found`, contradicting Alison Hernandez's assertion of multiple bodies in Sticker woodland.
  • Magistrates ordered Desborough to appear at Truro Crown Court on July 11, following his remand at Bodmin Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
  • Police say more details will emerge in the coming weeks as investigations continue, with ongoing inquiries into the Newquay fire and related cases.
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Police and crime commissioner apologies for ‘dead bodies’ claim

Alison Hernandez told a meeting of the Devon and Cornwall police and crime panel that ‘dead bodies’ had been found in woodland near St Austell

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Detectives forced to refute police commissioner's claims over 'bodies ...

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Devon and Cornwall Police deny crime commissioner's bodies claim

Detective leading murder investigation confirms the remains of no more than one body have been found.

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Detectives deny crime commissioner’s claims over ‘bodies’ found in woodland

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez told councillors that ‘dead bodies’ had been found in woodland near St Austell.

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Detectives deny police commissioner’s claims over ‘bodies’ found in woodland

The lead detective said he could "categorically state" that: "No other remains have been located at this scene to date.”

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Detective disputes police boss’ claims over ‘bodies’ in woodland

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez told councillors that ‘dead bodies’ had been found in woodland

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