Woman who killed vulnerable teenager to claim benefits dies in prison
Avril Jones, 66, a prisoner at HMP Stirling, died in custody on November 8.
Covered by 2 sources from United Kingdom. First reported by Evening Standard ·
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Woman who killed vulnerable teenager to claim benefits dies in prison
Avril Jones, 66, a prisoner at HMP Stirling, died in custody on November 8.
Woman who killed vulnerable teen and lived off her benefits payments for 18 years dies in prison
Avril Jones and her partner Edward Cairney were convicted of murdering Margaret Fleming, who was last seen alive aged 19, at a family party in December 1999
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2 outlets from United Kingdom are covering this story: Evening Standard and The Independent. Evening Standard published it first, on November 9, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Independent, less than an hour later.
