Low-key funeral for pensioner shot dead in care home

Credit: ITV News Anglia

The funeral of 81-year-old Rita King, who it's alleged was murdered by her husband of nearly 50 years, has taken place in Essex.

Ronald King, who's 86, is accused of shooting dead his wife at her care home in Walton last December. The 86-year-old is in custody at Chelmsford prison and didn't attend her funeral.

Rita's funeral was low-key with just a handful of mourners attending.

The crime scene last December. Credit: ITV News Anglia

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