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Police have confirmed they are investigating another death in connection with dentist Colin Howell, who has been charged with two murders.Police have confirmed they are investigating another death in connection with dentist Colin Howell, who has been charged with two murders.
Alexandra Hickman-Smith, 27, was found dead in a caravan in Castlerock last November. Her family was told at the time that she had died from diabetes.Alexandra Hickman-Smith, 27, was found dead in a caravan in Castlerock last November. Her family was told at the time that she had died from diabetes.
Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious at the moment.Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious at the moment.
Mr Howell, 50, from Castlerock, is charged with murdering his wife Lesley and RUC officer Trevor Buchanan.Mr Howell, 50, from Castlerock, is charged with murdering his wife Lesley and RUC officer Trevor Buchanan.
Their bodies were found in a fume-filled car in Castlerock in May 1991, and at the time, a coroner's court ruled that both had committed suicide.Their bodies were found in a fume-filled car in Castlerock in May 1991, and at the time, a coroner's court ruled that both had committed suicide.
Mr Buchanan's former wife Hazel Stewart is also charged with the murders.Mr Buchanan's former wife Hazel Stewart is also charged with the murders.
Detectives are also re-examining the death of Lesley Howell's father, Henry Clarke, who died five days before his daughter's death - apparently from a heart attack or some form of seizure.
A police spokesman said on Monday their investigation remained focused on the double murders but "a number of lines of enquiry are being conducted into a range of other issues and events".
"Police have a duty to ensure that, in the interests of justice and completeness, every potential line of enquiry is examined," he added.
Mr Howell, of Sea Road, Castlerock, has also been charged with indecent assault and administering an overpowering drug with intent to commit indecent assault on dates between March 1998 and December 2008.
Last month, at least 200 letters were sent to former patients of Mr Howell by police seeking help with their investigation.