92-year-old man arrested for murder from 57 years ago

bristol - A 92-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and rape of a woman in Bristol 57 years ago.

A 75-year-old Louisa Dunne was found dead on June 28, 1967, in her home in the Easton district. Her body was discovered by a neighbor.

Avon and Somerset police stated that a new investigation into the case began in 2023. New forensic examinations were conducted on some items. The man from Ipswich was arrested on Tuesday morning, about a four-hour drive from Bristol.

The police mentioned that the arrest followed a significant development in the investigation. The chief inspector described this as an extraordinarily important moment in a horrible and poignant case that has remained unsolved for nearly six decades. The community in Easton is expected to be shocked. Many residents in the town still vividly recall the murder, and there are connections with the victim's relatives. The relatives have been informed earlier and are receiving support from specialists.