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BBC News
11-06-2025
- BBC News
Woman, 70, in court accused of murdering husband
A 70-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with murdering her husband at a home in Greater Manchester. David Berman, 84, was found dead at the house in Butterstile Lane, Prestwich, in March. Daryl Berman was charged with his murder on Berman, of the same address, appeared at Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court earlier via video link from HMP Styal for a preliminary hearing. Her barrister Michael Hayton KC made no application for bail. Judge Maurice Greene adjourned the case until 9 September for a pre-trial hearing, with a trial provisionally scheduled to begin on 8 December. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Jewish businessman, 84, was 'murdered by his wife of 26 years' months after he retired, court told
The third wife of a Jewish businessman and great grandfather has appeared in court charged with his murder - three months after he was found dead at his upmarket home. Businessman David Berman, 84, was described by neighbours as a 'lovely man' with a 'big heart'. Mr Berman, who was married three times and a 'well-known' member of Manchester's Jewish community, had only retired recently after running his own joinery firm. His widow Daryl Berman, 70, appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court this morning charged with murder. The court was told Berman allegedly murdered her husband 'on or about 13th March 2025'. Berman, who has shoulder-length blonde hair, wore a black cardigan, black top and gold necklace, and black jeans. She spoke only to confirm her name, date of birth and the address she shared with her husband in Prestwich, Greater Manchester. After a brief two-minute hearing, Berman – married to her husband for over 26 years - was remanded in custody pending a bail application hearing at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court tomorrow. Mr Berman was found on March 13 at his £500,000 detached home on a leafy street, where he had lived for over 20 years. Greater Manchester Police said that after 'initial enquiries' and a post-mortem examination, the injuries he sustained were deemed 'suspicious'. Neighbours said they had been left in 'shock' by the tragedy, after which his home was searched by Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) and Specialist Search Team officers. Police were seen going in and out of the property with items brought out in clear bags. One neighbour of Mr Berman, who lived in Butterstile Lane, a tree-lined street of 1930s detached and semi-detached houses, said: 'He was a nice guy. I would see him going up and down the street to get his paper. 'I would have a crack with him. 'It's a bit of a shock. I just can't believe it. It's not something you expect to happen on your doorstep.' Another local said: 'He was a lovely, well-mannered gentleman. He seemed like he had a big heart. When we moved in, he was the first to come and say hello and see if we were okay. 'He was just a really nice person. He wouldn't say anything bad about anybody. He was a carpenter, and he only retired last year, which goes to show what he was like. It's a big shock.' In an interview with the Jewish Telegraph prior to his retirement on turning 84 last September, he said: 'What I have enjoyed the most is the variety of work that I did. 'My biggest accomplishment was being kept busy for as long as I have. 'I have taken the decision to retire mainly based on my health and the fact that work was not coming in as it used to.' He told the newspaper the profession runs in his family – with maternal grandfather, Joe Pollick, having been a joiner and his great-uncles also in the trade. He left school at 15 to work for Mr Pollick as an apprentice. The Jewish Telegraph said Mr Berman was born in Manchester but never met his father Isisdore Aarons, who was killed in action in Egypt during the Second World War. He was raised by his mother Muriel and maternal grandparents, Fanny and Joe, before his mother remarried, to Jack Berman, when David was five. Mr Berman had three wives – having been married first wife Marlene for 19 years, with whom he had two children, daughter Debbie and son Daryl, then to Jean for seven years. He was then married to Daryl, for 26 years, and had four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Daryl Berman is believed to have been married once before. On retirement, Mr Berman – who enjoyed making furniture by hand, as well as joinery – said the career is no longer a job for a Jewish boy 'as it is too manual'.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Woman charged with murdering man, 84, at home
A woman has been charged with murdering an 84-year-old man who was found dead in his home. David Berman's body was found after police were called to his home on Butterstile Lane, Prestwich, on 13 March. Daryl Berman, 60, was charged following an investigation and will face court on Tuesday, Greater Manchester Police said. Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to contact the force. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Woman, 70, arrested after man, 84, found dead Greater Manchester Police
BBC News
09-06-2025
- BBC News
David Berman: Woman charged with murdering man, 84, at home
A woman has been charged with murdering an 84-year-old man who was found dead in his Berman's body was found after police were called to his home on Butterstile Lane, Prestwich, on 13 March. Daryl Berman, 60, was charged following an investigation and will face court on Tuesday, Greater Manchester Police said. Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to contact the force. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
