Jill Dando

Jill Dando (November 9, 1961-April 26, 1999) was a British television presenter who was murdered outside her home in London, leading to a nationwide hunt for her killer.

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November 9 - 1961 - April 26 - 1999 - British - Television presenter - London

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Jill Dando was born in Weston-super-mare and worked as a journalist before going into television. She presented news and travel programmes, and was one of the main presenters of the Crimewatch UK series. As a result, her murder raised suspicions that she might have been the victim of organised crime.

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Weston-super-mare - Journalist - Crimewatch UK

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The police investigation lasted two years. Barry George, an unemployed man with a severe personality disorder, was eventually convicted of the murder. It was later alleged that he had previously stalked Diana, Princess of Wales to whom Jill Dando was considered to bear a strong physical resemblance.

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Barry George - Diana, Princess of Wales

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"The Jill Dando Institute of Crime Science" was founded in recognition of her role in fighting crime.

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