Man jailed for causing girlfriend’s death and lying about hit and run
30-08-2026 11:05 via independent.co.uk

Man jailed for causing girlfriend’s death and lying about hit and run

Matthew DuPlessis and Charlotte Dodd had been to Blackpool before neighbours heard them arguing
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