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92-year-old man found guilty of rape and murder nearly 60 years ago

# A 92-year-old man has been found guilty of raping and murdering a woman born 133 years ago – in what is thought to be the UK’s longest cold case to reach trial. Ryland Headley was convicted of killing 75-year-old Louisa Dunne, at her home back in June 1967. The latest DNA technology as well as matching palm prints taken at the scene more than 57 years ago, resulted in a jury finding Headley guilty on both charges. He was arrested in November 2024 and police are now investigating whether he could be linked to other unsolved crimes.