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Carer who murdered vulnerable teenager and claimed her benefits dies in jail
The conviction leaves the murder inquiry unresolved as police and Margaret Fleming’s family still seek answers about where her remains were hidden.
- Convicted murderer Avril Jones died at HMP Stirling on Sunday, November 8, while serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of 19-year-old Margaret Fleming.
- Jones and partner Edward Cairney murdered Fleming between December 1999 and January 2000, then concealed the crime while fraudulently claiming £182,000 in benefits.
- Both killers died without revealing Fleming's remains. Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay said, "Margaret Fleming was a vulnerable and innocent young woman who fell into the hands of two monsters."
- Following standard procedure, Police Scotland was advised and the death reported to the Procurator Fiscal, with a Fatal Accident Inquiry expected in due course.
- Professor Jean MacLellan previously led an independent review titled "Remember My Name" into Fleming's death, recommending improvements to communication between agencies responsible for protecting vulnerable adults.
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Great Yorkshire RadioMargaret Fleming murder: Killer couple both now dead and take secret of victim's remains to the grave
Avril Jones and Edward Cairney have both gone to the grave without revealing the whereabouts of Margaret Fleming's remains.
·United Kingdom
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Two killers who murdered a vulnerable woman have both now died - taking the secret of where they hid their victim's memories to the grave.
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Woman who killed vulnerable teenager to claim benefits dies in prison
Avril Jones, 66, a prisoner at HMP Stirling, died in custody on November 8.
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