Woman convicted of killing teenager dies in prison custody
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Avril Jones, 66, a prisoner at HMP Stirling, died in custody on November 8. Jones was convicted, along with partner Edward Cairney, of murdering Margaret Fleming, last seen alive aged 19 at a family party in December 1999. The reports indicate Jones claimed benefits connected to the case for an extended period following Fleming's death.
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Woman who killed vulnerable teenager to claim benefits dies in prison (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
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 (opens The Independent in a new tab)
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
