A 70-year-old man who took to the stand and lied to the jury about killing the woman who had bravely left their abusive marriage has been convicted of murder.

Michael Raymond Reader, 70, formerly of Booth Rise, Northampton, was found guilty of murdering...

Elliot Shaw

Published: 9:35 pm December 3, 2020

Updated: 9:47 am March 8, 2026

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Michael Raymond Reader, 70, formerly of Booth Rise, Northampton, was found guilty of murdering 63-year-old Marion Price on December 15, 2019, after an eight-week trial at Northampton Crown Court concluded this week.

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