Woman found dead in burning van was pregnant, police say
First reported 9 Oct, 14:29 UTCUpdated 1d ago3 sources
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A court is told Samantha Phythian, from Rhyl, was alive when the fire started.
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The body of pregnant Samantha Natalie Phythian, 35, from Rhyl, was found in a burning van in Prestatyn, north Wales - a man has been charged with murder
A court is told Samantha Phythian, from Rhyl, was alive when the fire started.
Emergency services rushed to reports of a vehicle on fire in the seaside town of Prestatyn, North Wales, at around 11.30pm on Sunday.
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- Woman found dead in burning van was pregnant, police say (opens BBC News in a new tab)
A court is told Samantha Phythian, from Rhyl, was alive when the fire started.
- 'Much-loved' mum found dead in burning van in Prestatyn was pregnant (opens The Mirror in a new tab)
The body of pregnant Samantha Natalie Phythian, 35, from Rhyl, was found in a burning van in Prestatyn, north Wales - a man has been charged with murder
- Woman, 35, found in burning van after being 'murdered' was pregnant - and 'could have been alive when set alight' (opens Daily Mail in a new tab)
Emergency services rushed to reports of a vehicle on fire in the seaside town of Prestatyn, North Wales, at around 11.30pm on Sunday.
