Keith Johnson, Suspected Of Shooting Wife Andrea Then Killing Himself, To Be Buried Alongside Her In Joint Funeral

Joint Funeral For Man Suspected Of Killing His Wife

A man suspected of shooting his wife before turning the gun on himself is to be buried alongside her in a joint funeral.

Police believe North Norfolk District Council leader Keith Johnson, 58, killed his wife Andrea, 44, outside their home in Roughton, near Cromer.

Mr Johnson was found with the shotgun by his side and is thought to have made a telephone call to friends before taking his own life.

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North Norfolk District Council leader Keith Johnson is suspected of shooting his wife before turning the gun on himself

Despite the tragedy, Mrs Johnson's parents, John and Janice Chadwick, have said they feel "no animosity" towards Mr Johnson.

The notice states that Mr Johnson was the "dearly-loved son of Joyce and the late Ted". It adds that his mother is "broken- hearted".

It goes on: "To honour Andrea's vibrant personality, her family requests that those who attend her funeral wear an article of brightly coloured clothing."

The funeral will take place at St Peter and St Paul Church in Cromer on December 21, where the pair married eight years ago.

Detectives from Norfolk Police are continuing their investigation into the deaths to prepare a file for the coroner.