Man found guilty of murder of woman walking dog

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Crimewatch Live A photo of Anita Rose. She is facing away from the camera with a sash around her upper body. She has blonde hair which has been partly tied up.

A wanted man who was on the run for two years has been found guilty of murdering a woman who was walking her dog last summer.

Anita Rose, 57, was found with serious injuries, akin to those seen in high-speed motor accidents, on a footpath in Brantham, Suffolk, on 24 July.

Ms Rose, whose dog Bruce had his lead wrapped around her leg when they were discovered, died at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, four days later.

Roy Barclay, 56, of no fixed address, denied killing her but a jury at Ipswich Crown Court delivered its unanimous verdict after deliberating for just over two hours. He is due to be sentenced on 6 August.

George King/BBC A police car is parked on a metalled track with a sign in front of it saying "POLICE" and "ROAD CLOSED". A police officer is next to the car, with two other people standing behind it. A pylon is in the field further along the track. The railway line and River Stour estuary are on the left of the picture.

Ms Rose was found on a track next to the London-Ipswich railway line, which overlooks the River Stour estuary.

Addressing Barclay, Judge Martyn Levett said: "You need to prepare yourself for a life sentence for the unnecessary killing of Anita Rose.

"It will be a lengthy sentence, and you need to prepare yourself for that."

Barclay was emotionless as the verdict was returned, but Ms Rose's partner of 11 years, Richard Jones, broke down in tears when he left the courtroom.

Mr Jones previously told the court how the last time he spoke to her was on the morning of her murder.

The lorry driver's final conversation with her ended with her saying: "OK babe, drive safe, I love you."

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