Overview

• Daryl Berman was remanded in custody after being charged with the murder of her neighbour, 84-year-old David Berman, whose body was found at his Butterstile Lane home on March 13.
• Greater Manchester Police launched a murder investigation once a post-mortem ruled Mr. Berman’s injuries suspicious.
• Neighbours recalled Mr. Berman as a retired joiner with a big heart and well-mannered character who had lived on the street for decades.
• Crime scene investigators combed the property for evidence following the discovery of his body and officers continue to seek information under incident number 1771 of 13/03/2025.
• Berman’s first appearance at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court is set for June 10, where prosecutors will formally present the case against her.