Patricia Holland was murdered by the 42-year-old Allan Scott who had been living at her house in Gorleston in 2021.

Mrs Holland, described as a “very caring and trusting woman,” had offered Scott a place to stay after he was left homeless.

But what was intended to be a short-term arrangement spiralled into a nightmare as Scott entrenched himself in her property, exerting control over her finances and movements.

Patricia Holland, 83, was murdered in 2021 by Allan Scott, a man the police have described as calculating and manipulative. (Image: Supplied) More: Failures to act before grandmother's murder laid bare in damning report

A detailed report into the murder, published on Tuesday, September 9, uncovered a catalogue of failings to safeguard the 83-year-old woman and revealed how her family's concerns fell on deaf ears.

The domestic homicide review also outlined 34 recommendations to agencies including police, local councils,........

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