Killer husband who murdered pregnant wife 25 years ago then buried body in garden is facing fresh charges over her death

A KILLER husband who murdered his pregnant wife 25 years ago is facing fresh charges over her death.

Debbie Griggs, 34, was last seen at her home in the seaside town of Deal, Kent in May 1999.

Her husband Andrew Griggs was convicted of murder and jailed for life in October 2019 following a cold case review.

Three years later, Debbie was found buried in the garden of a home in Dorset more than 200 miles away.

Griggs, now aged 62, is facing fresh charges in the latest tragic development.

He will appear at Medway Magistrates' Court on February 13 accused of perverting the course of justice.

Griggs is also charged with obstructing a coroner in the execution of their duty.

The former soldier had reported pregnant Debbie missing, with her car – a white Peugeot 309 – found abandoned days later.

Debbie's blood was recovered from the vehicle but no trace of the mum was found.

Then in 2022, a team of about 20 investigators from Kent Police began searching the home in Dorset after receiving new information.

They found Debbie's remains barrel-like container in the grounds of the property, which Griggs had moved to with their three sons.

Kent Police said: "Further criminal charges have been brought against a man jailed for murdering his wife over 25 years ago.

"Debbie Griggs was 34 and pregnant when she was reported missing from her home in Cross Road, Deal, by her husband Andrew Griggs in May 1999.

"He denied being responsible for her disappearance but was found guilty of murder and jailed for life in October 2019 following a review by cold case detectives from Kent Police."