Langwith Junction: Husband now in stable condition as inquest set to open into wife’s killing

A man who was seriously injured in a brutal attack that saw his wife killed is now in a stable condition, according to Derbyshire police.
By Alana Roberts
Published 3rd Feb 2022, 13:54 BST
Kenneth Walker pictured left alongside his wife Freda who was killed in the attack (picture: Derbyhshire police)Kenneth Walker pictured left alongside his wife Freda who was killed in the attack (picture: Derbyhshire police)
Kenneth Walker pictured left alongside his wife Freda who was killed in the attack (picture: Derbyhshire police)

Freda Walker was found dead in her home in Station Road, Langwith Junction, on January 15.

Her 88-year-old husband Kenneth Walker, former chairman for Bolsover District Council, was also attacked and left in a ‘critical condition’ after being found with life-threatening injuries.

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But a Derbyshire police spokesperson said his condition has now improved and, although he remains in hospital, his condition is considered to be ‘stable’.

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An inquest into Freda’s death is set to open later today (February 2).

Vasile Culea – the man accused of murdering 86-year-old Freda and the attempted murder of her husband Kenneth – has been told he will go on trial in October.

Derbyshire police remain keen to hear from anyone with information that might help in the murder investigation.

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