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Man, 24, Admits Murdering His Mother in Clacton

He remains in custody ahead of his August sentencing hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court.

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Overview

  • Rachel Dixon, 49, was found fatally injured at her home on Skelmersdale Road in Clacton on March 21 and died at the scene despite emergency services’ efforts.
  • Essex Police’s serious crime directorate led by Detective Chief Inspector Greg Wood arrested Oliver Grange at the property and launched a domestic homicide inquiry.
  • A coroner’s inquest later confirmed that Dixon died from multiple stab wounds.
  • Grange appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on June 26 and entered a guilty plea to the murder charge.
  • Dixon’s family described her as a beloved daughter, sister, mother and auntie and have appealed for privacy as they mourn.