Bournemouth, Crime | Posted on August 13th, 2025 | return to news

Police charge woman for Bournemouth murder

Tamara MacGarry will appear at Poole Magistrates Court today after being charged with the murder of an 88-year-old man in Bournemouth.

On Monday, we reported that the body of an 88-year-old was discovered at a property in Winton. A woman was arrested following enquiries, and she has now been charged with murder and preventing a lawful burial.

Dorset Police received a report on Saturday 9 August from the ambulance service, raising concern for the welfare of a man at an address in Edgehill Road in the Winton area of Bournemouth. Police attended and found the local man dead at the address.

The Force subsequently arrested 60-year-old Tamara MacGarry from Bournemouth, who is known to the deceased man and was at the scene.

She will appear at Poole Magistrates Court today.

Detective Inspector Shaun Inkpen, of MCIT, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the man who has died, and we are continuing to update them with the progress of the investigation.

“This incident has been the subject of an extensive investigation, and we have now consulted with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), who have authorised the charges of both murder and preventing a lawful burial.

“This means the case will now be the subject of active court proceedings.

“There will continue to be an increased police presence in the area while we continue with our investigation.”

Anyone with information or concerns is encouraged to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250117622. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.