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Wealthy woman’s body ‘hidden in plain sight’ as alleged killer planned new life

The body of a wealthy retiree was hidden in a graveyard “in plain sight” for 15 months as her alleged killer stole money and jewellery in preparation for a new life in Canada, a court has heard. Norma Girolami was allegedly murdered at her home in ...

09 Feb 2023 at 19:16

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London boys choir conducted by Benjamin Britten reunited after 61 years

A group of London-based choir boys that were conducted by British composer Benjamin Britten has reunited 61 years after they performed together. A student choir from Highgate Boys School in London performed a recording of War Requiem by Britten ...

20 Sept 2024 at 07:00

Wealthy woman ‘frightened’ of saying no to younger boyfriend, murder trial told

A wealthy woman was “frightened” of saying no to her younger boyfriend before he allegedly killed her to plunder her money, a court has heard. Norma Girolami, 70, had already bought 42-year-old Serkan Kaygusuz a car and given him more than ...

10 Feb 2023 at 16:42

Two-time Oscar-winning actress turned Labour MP Glenda Jackson dies age 87

Veteran actress and former politician Glenda Jackson has “died peacefully” after a brief illness at the age of 87, her agent has confirmed. The screen star and former Labour MP for Hampstead and Highgate won the Oscar for best actress in ...

15 Jun 2023 at 16:13

£20,000 reward offered for help finding missing woman’s remains

Police are offering a reward of £20,000 for information which would help recover the remains of a missing 70-year-old woman. Norma Girolami, from Highgate in north London, was last seen alive in August 2021. The Metropolitan Police has ...

20 Sept 2022 at 08:48

Remains of missing 70-year-old woman found in north London churchyard

Police have found the remains of a missing 70-year-old woman following the search of a north London churchyard. The Metropolitan Police force said detectives searching for Norma Girolami recovered human remains at Friern Barnet Lane ...

04 Nov 2022 at 11:20

Arrogant fraudster convicted of murdering older woman to plunder her wealth

A “parasitic” fraudster has been found guilty of killing a vulnerable older woman and hiding her body in a graveyard in a plot to plunder her money. Serkan Kaygusuz, 42, conned and cajoled 70-year-old Norma Girolami out of her ...

21 Feb 2023 at 16:13

Three arrested after woman in her 50s found dead in King’s Lynn

A murder investigation has been launched and three people have been arrested after a woman suffered fatal injuries in Norfolk. Police said emergency services were called to Highgate, King’s Lynn, at around 12.30am on Saturday ...

16 Apr 2022 at 13:25

Glenda Jackson hailed ‘one of our greatest movie actresses’ after death aged 87

Two-time Oscar winner and former Labour MP Glenda Jackson has been hailed as a one-of-a-kind talent of the likes we will “never see again” following her death aged 87. The worlds of showbiz and politics paid tribute to the ...

15 Jun 2023 at 17:32

Non-league football match abandoned after goalkeeper ‘racially abused’

A non-league football match in Warwickshire was abandoned when players refused to resume after their goalkeeper was allegedly racially abused. Highgate United’s players refused to play the second half after their ...

16 Aug 2023 at 14:50

Sanctioned billionaire brings High Court challenge over upkeep of London mansion

A sanctioned Russian-Israeli billionaire is bringing a High Court challenge against the UK Government over a refusal to allow payments for the upkeep of a London mansion housing an art collection. Mikhail ...

17 Oct 2023 at 14:09

‘Parasitic’ younger man killed wealthy retiree for her money, court told

A “parasitic” man befriended a wealthy older woman then killed her and buried the body to plunder her money, a court has heard. Retiree Norma Girolami, 70, gave 42-year-old Serkan Kaygusuz large amounts ...

08 Feb 2023 at 13:24

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