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Man 'Murdered in Cold-Blooded Execution with Samurai Sword'
Prosecutors say jealousy over a rekindled relationship drove the killing, and a pathologist found Craig Hurcombe died from a single stab wound.
- On Tuesday, July 14, 41-year-old Michael Bretton appeared at Bristol Crown Court accused of murdering 39-year-old lorry driver Craig Hurcombe with a samurai sword on January 1.
- Prosecutors allege Bretton was "clearly jealous" of Hurcombe's renewed relationship with Kate Saunders, describing the killing as a "pre-meditated and cold-blooded execution."
- Evidence suggests Bretton stalked the couple using trackers and purchased camouflage gear and GPS devices before the January 1 incident at Gurney Slade.
- Bretton denies the murder charge, with his legal team suggesting Hurcombe's death was "because of an accident, and not an attack with a blade."
- Recovered from the River Stour in recent weeks, a "rusty" samurai sword remains central to evidence as the trial before His Honour Judge Hart continues.
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Bristol PostMan 'murdered in cold-blooded execution with samurai sword'
Craig Hurcombe's body was found in a shallow grave at his work site
·Somerset, United Kingdom
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