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Man Arrested for 1991 Pensioner Murder After 35 Years
23 Jul
Summary
- A 67-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a 1991 murder.
- The victim, Bentley Mathias, died in 1991; his death was not initially suspicious.
- New information led police to arrest the suspect who is now on bail.
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 92-year-old who passed away in 1991. Bentley Mathias died in Morriston Hospital in Swansea on November 19, 1991. At the time, his death was not considered suspicious, with the cause attributed to a brain haemorrhage.
However, Dyfed-Powys Police have now launched a murder investigation following the emergence of potential new information. On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, officers arrested a 67-year-old man from Llandewi Velfrey, Pembrokeshire. He was arrested on suspicion of murder.
The arrested man has since been released on bail while the police continue their extensive inquiries. Authorities have stated they are not seeking anyone else in connection with the case, and the investigation remains ongoing.
