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[mur-der] / ˈmɜr dər /




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BBC presenter Matt Chorley has apologised for misquoting Nigel Farage during an interview about the murder of Henry Nowak.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

American tech tycoon Elon Musk has offered to fund a private prosecution against the police over its handling of the murder.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Britain’s political class is in an uproar over the murder of Henry Nowak—as it should be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says there are "serious questions for police" following the release of bodycam footage showing how officers responded to the murder of teenager Henry Nowak.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

There was one time he screamed bloody murder in her backyard because a bird had pooped on his head, and she came flying out faster than he knew she could run.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone




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