Man charged with murder after death of 93-year-old woman in Bude

Emergency services were called to the Cornish town on Sunday (June 29)

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 2nd Jul 2025

A man has been charged with murder after the death of a 93-year-old woman in Bude.

Emergency services were called to the Cornish town on Sunday (June 29).

65-year-old David Botham, of Cherrill Gardens, is due to appear before Exeter Magistrates' Court today (2 July).

In an update, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed: "Man charged with murder after woman found dead in Bude.

"Police have charged a man in connection to an incident in Bude on Sunday 29 June.

"David Botham, 65, of Cherrill Gardens, Bude, has been charged with murder.

"He is due to appear before Exeter Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 2 July."

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