A MAN accused of murdering a Crufts dog breeder has died in custody while awaiting trial, police revealed yesterday.
Alex Munoz, 26, was pronounced dead at HMP Strangeways, Manchester, on May 15.
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He had been charged with murdering Valerie Freer, 68, who died of neck injuries.
Medics found her on her drive in Whittington, Staffs, on February 24.
Her Samoyed, Dan the Man, was runner-up in the Best in Show category at Crufts 2014.
Argentine national Munoz also faced charges of aggravated burglary, dangerous driving and possessing a blade.
Police said Mrs Freer’s family and others affected by the offences Munoz is alleged to have committed, continue to be supported by specialist family liaison officers.
His death is not being treated as suspicious.
