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| Four men from a hostel for ex-offenders have been arrested over the murder of a 77-year-old woman at her home. | Four men from a hostel for ex-offenders have been arrested over the murder of a 77-year-old woman at her home. |
| Georgina Edmonds' body was found by her son, Harry, at the house in Kiln Lane, Otterbourne, Hampshire, on Friday. | Georgina Edmonds' body was found by her son, Harry, at the house in Kiln Lane, Otterbourne, Hampshire, on Friday. |
| A post-mortem examination showed she died of head injuries. The men, aged 21, 28, 36 and 37, were arrested at Elderfield House hostel, Otterbourne. | A post-mortem examination showed she died of head injuries. The men, aged 21, 28, 36 and 37, were arrested at Elderfield House hostel, Otterbourne. |
| They were taken to police stations around the county to be questioned by detectives, police said. | They were taken to police stations around the county to be questioned by detectives, police said. |
| We would also like to hear from anyone who knows somebody who may have returned home with blood-stained clothing Det Ch Insp Paul BartonHampshire Constabulary | We would also like to hear from anyone who knows somebody who may have returned home with blood-stained clothing Det Ch Insp Paul BartonHampshire Constabulary |
| Speaking on Monday afternoon, Det Ch Insp Paul Barton, of Hampshire Constabulary, said he wanted to hear from any potential witnesses. | Speaking on Monday afternoon, Det Ch Insp Paul Barton, of Hampshire Constabulary, said he wanted to hear from any potential witnesses. |
| "In particular we would like dog walkers, joggers, ramblers and anyone who knew Mrs Edmonds to contact us. | "In particular we would like dog walkers, joggers, ramblers and anyone who knew Mrs Edmonds to contact us. |
| "Similarly we'd like to speak to anyone who used public transport in that area who may have seen anything suspicious. | "Similarly we'd like to speak to anyone who used public transport in that area who may have seen anything suspicious. |
| "We would also like to hear from anyone who knows somebody who has been acting strangely since Friday, or who may have returned home with blood-stained clothing." | "We would also like to hear from anyone who knows somebody who has been acting strangely since Friday, or who may have returned home with blood-stained clothing." |
| Serial sex attacker | Serial sex attacker |
| The hostel is run by Christian charity, The Langley House Trust. | The hostel is run by Christian charity, The Langley House Trust. |
| Residents at the hostel are believed to have their own keys and are not checked in at night. | Residents at the hostel are believed to have their own keys and are not checked in at night. |
| In a previous case serial sex attacker Anthony Rice was released on life licence to Elderfield and was living there when he killed Naomi Bryant in August 2005. | In a previous case serial sex attacker Anthony Rice was released on life licence to Elderfield and was living there when he killed Naomi Bryant in August 2005. |
| Scottish-born Rice was 49 when he stabbed the 40-year-old mother nine months after being freed from a 16-year jail term for sex attacks. | Scottish-born Rice was 49 when he stabbed the 40-year-old mother nine months after being freed from a 16-year jail term for sex attacks. |
| He was jailed for a minimum of 25 years for her murder in October 2005. | He was jailed for a minimum of 25 years for her murder in October 2005. |
| On Monday, resident Mark Greenshield, who runs the White Horse pub in Otterbourne near the ex-offenders' hostel, called for it to be pulled down. | |
| 'Feelings are strong' | 'Feelings are strong' |
| Mr Greenshield said: "The place is a holiday camp and I say pull it down. | Mr Greenshield said: "The place is a holiday camp and I say pull it down. |
| "Feelings are strong in the village especially after the Anthony Rice case when lots of people went to a meeting in the village hall. | "Feelings are strong in the village especially after the Anthony Rice case when lots of people went to a meeting in the village hall. |
| "I would feel safer living next to Broadmoor." | "I would feel safer living next to Broadmoor." |
| Winchester MP Mark Oaten has also called for the closure of Elderfield, although he emphasised the inquiry was in its early stages. | Winchester MP Mark Oaten has also called for the closure of Elderfield, although he emphasised the inquiry was in its early stages. |
| "For the 10 years I have been the MP Elderfield Hostel for ex-offenders has had my full support and I know the majority of the community have felt happy with the hostel as its neighbour. | "For the 10 years I have been the MP Elderfield Hostel for ex-offenders has had my full support and I know the majority of the community have felt happy with the hostel as its neighbour. |
| "Two years ago serious concerns were raised when a resident at the hostel committed a murder nearby. | "Two years ago serious concerns were raised when a resident at the hostel committed a murder nearby. |
| "Again I was supportive and the community understood the very unusual circumstances behind that case. | "Again I was supportive and the community understood the very unusual circumstances behind that case. |
| "I don't wish to make a knee-jerk reaction, but as the local representative for the community I have to put safety first." | "I don't wish to make a knee-jerk reaction, but as the local representative for the community I have to put safety first." |