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06/10/2014
Twitter 'Troll' Found Dead In Hotel Room
A woman who allegedly abused the parents of Madeline McCann on Twitter has been found dead at a hotel in Leicestershire.
Brenda Leyland, 63, wrote hate messages aimed at the McCanns, whose daughter disappeared while on holiday in Portugal in 2007.
Ms Leyland was exposed by Sky News reported Martin Brunt as one of the people behind the campaign.
Ms Leyland's death is not being treated as suspicious.
(CD/IT)
Brenda Leyland, 63, wrote hate messages aimed at the McCanns, whose daughter disappeared while on holiday in Portugal in 2007.
Ms Leyland was exposed by Sky News reported Martin Brunt as one of the people behind the campaign.
Ms Leyland's death is not being treated as suspicious.
(CD/IT)
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