Father, 35, is charged with murder after daughter, nine, was found dead while camping on industrial estate with family
Christopher Rice, 35, appeared on petition at Forfar Sheriff Court in Angus today charged with the murder of Minnie Merriman.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 5, 2026, 2:59 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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