A .92-year-old man has been charged with the rape and murder of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne.
Ryland Headley, of Clarence Road in Ipswich, was charged by detectives overnight.
He is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court via a video link on Wednesday 20 November.
Louisa’s body was found by a neighbour inside her home in Britannia Road in the Easton area of Bristol, on 28 June 1967.
DI Dave Marchant said: “This development marks a hugely significant moment in this murder investigation.
“Now criminal proceedings are underway it’s important to stress the defendant has the right to a fair trial. Any speculation or misinformation on the circumstances of this case has the potential to prejudice these ongoing proceedings.
“We’ve updated Louisa’s family about this charging decision and a specialist liaison officer will continue to support them in the coming days, weeks and months
