Man pleads guilty to murdering his wife - whose body was found in freezer in West Yorkshire
A sentencing date is yet to be set
Last updated 6th Oct 2026
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering his wife whose body was found in a freezer at their home in West Yorkshire.
David Barraclough, 45, of Ken Churchill Drive in Horbury, was due to go on trial on Tuesday at Leeds Crown Court accused of murdering Carolann Barraclough.
Mrs Barraclough, 37, was found dead at her house in March by police.
On the day his trial was due to start, Barraclough pleaded guilty to murder.
Judge Andrew Stubbs said the case would be listed for another hearing on Wednesday, when he would look to set a sentencing date.