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| Man arrested over Joan Roddam's death in 2003 | Man arrested over Joan Roddam's death in 2003 |
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| A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Cornwall whose body was found over a decade ago. | A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Cornwall whose body was found over a decade ago. |
| Joan Roddam, 74, was found dead at the back of her home at West Downs, Delabole, Cornwall, on 8 November 2003. | Joan Roddam, 74, was found dead at the back of her home at West Downs, Delabole, Cornwall, on 8 November 2003. |
| A post-mortem examination revealed that she had died from asphyxiation. | A post-mortem examination revealed that she had died from asphyxiation. |
| Following a review by Devon and Cornwall Police a 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at Launceston Police Station. | |
| Mrs Roddam was last seen alive on 6 November 2003 and lived alone with her three cats. | Mrs Roddam was last seen alive on 6 November 2003 and lived alone with her three cats. |
| Her body was discovered after a friend reported they had been unable to contact her. | Her body was discovered after a friend reported they had been unable to contact her. |
| Police searched the bungalow and surrounding area with the help of a police dog. | Police searched the bungalow and surrounding area with the help of a police dog. |
| At the time, police said there appeared to be no sign of forced entry at the bungalow. | At the time, police said there appeared to be no sign of forced entry at the bungalow. |