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Britains' NEW Serial Killer-Christopher Halliwell Linked to MORE Murders
Villagers Fear Human Remains Found in Woods Near M4 Were Work of Serial Killer
The Bradbury, Wiltshire community fears the 'old bones' found by police could be linked to serial killer Christopher Halliwell, who murdered Sian O'Callaghan in 2011 and Becky Godden-Edwards in 2003
Daily Mirror UK / Irish Central, 4 JUL 2021.
Christopher Halliwell is serving two life sentences for the murders of Becky and Sian O'Callaghan
Villagers fear "old human remains" discovered in woodland could belong to victims of a serial killer active in the area decades ago.
Forensic investigators combed scoured a forest floor in woods alongside the Swindon stretch of M4 motorway in Wiltshire on this week.
Working just behind the picturesque farming village of Bradbury, the team combed the popular walking spot in search of more bones.
Some local villagers worried that the newly uncovered remains could be a body dumped by serial killer Christopher Halliwell.
The Swindon taxi driver is already serving two life sentences after killing Sian O'Callaghan in 2011 and Becky Godden-Edwards in 2003.
Murder victim Sian O'Callaghan (Image: PA)
Wiltshire detectives have not ruled out a link to local cold cases, saying that detectives are keeping an "open mind".
However they insisted there was "no suggestion" that there are any connections at this "early stage."
On Saturday boiler suit-clad officers picked over the Wiltshire woodland using search equipment with a blue tent erected behind them.
A spokesman for the force confirmed detectives are investigating the discovery of what officers believe to be "old human remains" near Junction 15 of the motorway.
The officers are set to spend the next few days searching the area before forensic analysis is carried out, with teams digging in woodland opposite cottages.
A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: "Specialist officers are currently conducting a meticulous search of the area to recover any relevant material before forensic scientific analysis is conducted.
"This sort of investigation can take a number of weeks however we will endeavour to provide updates where we can as this work continues. Members of the public will see a police presence in the area over the next few days and weeks."
Police tape was erected around the scene as officers thanked locals for their patience on Saturday before suggesting they could be set for a few more days of disturbance.
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