On 11 July, police reported that they had arrested a 55-year-old Royston man, and questioned him on suspicion of murder and disposing of a body. [20] [21] He was initially released on bail, [22] but on 15 July police reported that human remains, and those of Bailey's dog, had been found in a hidden second septic tank at her house, Hartwell Lodge, in Royston. [23] Police confirmed that the remains found were those of Bailey. [24] [25] Ian Stewart was charged on 16 July with murder, perverting the course of justice and preventing a lawful burial. He was remanded in custody and appeared at St Albans Crown Court on 19 July. [26] [27] On 12 October he pleaded not guilty, [28] with his trial set for January 2017. [23] Murder trial [ edit ] Residence of Helen Bailey, 23 July 2016 In his closing statement, prosecutor Stuart Trimmer QC told the jury that Stewart's version of events was "quite absurd" and that the accused had "grossly deceived" Bailey, saying: "It is perfectly plain she was completely overwhelmed by what some people might call ' love bombing'... it is a matter of common sense and knowledge that someone shortly bereaved might not have the logical equipment to see she was being deceived." [44] In response, Simon Russell Flint, the barrister acting for Stewart, dismissed the prosecution's "highly speculative theories", and asked, "What possible motive could he have?" [44]

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Acting for Oakley Capital on its sale of a controlling stake in Parship Elite Group to ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE.* Following Stewart's conviction, the police began to re-examine the death of his first wife, Diane, in 2010. [53] On 21 August 2018 he was arrested and questioned on suspicion of her murder. [54] Subsequently charged with his wife's murder, Stewart appeared at St Albans Crown Court on 6 July 2020. He was remanded in custody until a plea hearing scheduled for 21 September 2020. [55] [56] In November 2021, Stewart pleaded not guilty to the charge. [57] Helen Bailey: author stuff". HelenBaileyBooks.com. Archived from the original on 21 June 2016 . Retrieved 11 July 2016. Cox, Tara (22 February 2017). "Helen Bailey murder trial: A timeline of events". Cambridge News . Retrieved 11 October 2021. a b Wild, Bianca (9 February 2017). "Royston murder suspect Ian Stewart: 'I had to tell a lie to keep Helen safe' ". The Royston Crow . Retrieved 17 February 2017.

British author Helen Bailey was born and raised in a village called Ponteland, which is located nine miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, she has one brother named John. She was born August 22, 1964. While in school, she daydreamed about other things that had nothing to do with her studies. She graduated from Ponteland High School and would later get her degree in physiology from Thames Polytechnic with the intention to becoming a forensic scientist. She liked the idea of people calling her Dr. Bailey and walking around in a lab coat. Helen Bailey: Ian Stewart 'tried to sell author's flat' ". BBC News. 16 January 2017 . Retrieved 16 January 2017. That being said, she does have a serious side as well. She gets to the bottom of her family’s problems, and she even serves as the go to person for answers for some people. She is also interested in the handsome boys from her school, and is severely insecure about her looks, and wants the attentions of a certain boy at school. She is a classic thirteen year old in Britain. a b c d e f g "Helen Bailey, children's writer – obituary". The Daily Telegraph. 19 July 2016 . Retrieved 20 July 2016.

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Helen Bailey murderer Ian Stewart jailed for 34 years". BBC News. 23 February 2017 . Retrieved 23 February 2017. Helen Bailey, "Queen of Teen" ". HelenBaileyBooks.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2016 . Retrieved 11 July 2016. Helen Bailey murder trial: Court hears accused's 999 call". BBC News. 17 January 2017 . Retrieved 19 January 2017. Ian Stewart denies killing wife 6 years before murder of children's author Helen Bailey - Cambridgeshire Live". 6 November 2020. Ian Stewart: Man who killed author guilty of murdering wife". BBC News. 9 February 2022 . Retrieved 9 February 2022.

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A 55-year-old man from Royston was arrested on Monday morning and is being questioned on suspicion of murder, disposing of a body in a manner likely to obstruct the coroner, and theft, Hertfordshire Police said. Acting for Epiris on the acquisition of Pure Cremation, the leading provider of prepaid funeral plans in the UK.

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Helen Bailey: Boyfriend of missing children’s author appeals for her return in 'highly unusual' case Acting for Averna Capitalon its investment in ClimateCare, a leading profit with purpose environmental and social impact company headquartered in Oxford, UK.* Acting for Avenue Capitalon its disposal of Hawthorn Leisure, a chain of managed and tenanted pubs in the UK.* While working as a temporary secretary, she met and would later marry John Sinfield, who was the head of a licensing rights company. The couple would be together for a total of twenty-two years and were married for the final fifteen years; their relationship ended upon his death in early 2011 while her and John were both in Barbados. The cause of death was drowning. While still married to John, she got a dog in 2008 named Boris (a dachshund).Murder documentary series for Philip Glenister". ATV Today. 11 January 2019 . Retrieved 5 June 2019. Helen Bailey death: Partner charged with murdering children's author". BBC News. 16 July 2016 . Retrieved 16 July 2016. Bailey was reported missing in April 2016; three months later on 15 July, her remains were found hidden at her home. Her partner, Ian Stewart, was charged with her murder and found guilty in February 2017; he was later found guilty of the murder of his first wife, Diane.