Convicted Sex Offender Found Dead, Linked to Woman's Suspicious Death
Richard Scatchard, a convicted sex offender, was confirmed dead in a caravan, six months after the suspicious death of Kelly Faiers at his home.
- Richard Scatchard, 70, was found dead in a caravan near Watchet, Somerset, after being wanted for questioning over Kelly Faiers' death.
- Scatchard had a history of drugging women to sexually abuse them and was considered a serious risk to women.
- The cause of Scatchard's death remains unexplained following an inconclusive post-mortem examination.
- Avon and Somerset Police will refer itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct over the investigation.
- The family of Kelly Faiers expressed frustration over the lack of closure and justice for her death.