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Brady letter 'may be a ruse'

Detectives are investigating "the possibility" the Moors murderer Ian Brady has revealed in letter about where one of his victims is buried, but do not know if it is "simply a ruse". His legal advocate has been released on bail after being arrested.

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Lawyer for victim's mother 'sceptical' about information

Winnie Johnson's lawyer, John Ainley, has said he is "sceptical" about the apparent revelation of a letter from Ian Brady:

I am sceptical about this information. It is clear the police need to carry out further investigations and it will be interesting to see what they find.

– John Ainley, Winnie Johnson's lawyer

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