Man jailed for rape and murder of Aberdeen mother

47-year-old Jill Barclay was set on fire during a 'sustained and violent attack' by Rhys Bennett

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A man’s been jailed for life for the “unimaginably wicked” rape and murder of a mother of two from Aberdeen.

23-year-old Bennett from Fife today admitted the crimes at the High Court in Edinburgh. Police said it was a “harrowing” investigation and while nothing would bring Jill back, they were glad Bennett was brought to justice for his “depraved” actions”.

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