Man admits murder of mum-of-seven who disappeared 28 years ago

Trevor Dunkley, 66, killed Patricia Lashley, who disappeared near her home in Dudley, West Midlands, in September 1998 (Picture: West Midlands Police)

A man has admitted murdering a mum-of-seven nearly 30 years ago.

Trevor Dunkley, 66, killed Patricia Lashley, who disappeared near her home in Dudley, West Midlands, in September 1998.

He showed no emotion in the dock at Wolverhampton Crown Court as his barrister, Balbir Singh, told Judge Michael Chambers KC that the charges had been brought following a confession in a police interview.

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