# Murder charge in death of Norfolk physician > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/murder-investigation-of-norfolk-physician > Updated: 2026-10-10T06:15:16.000Z. Sources: 54. Developments: 4. An investigation continues following the death of Dr. Hannah Terry (also known as Dr. Hannah Cain), a 45-year-old general practitioner in Dersingham, Norfolk. Dr. Terry, a member of the Grimston Medical Centre, provided medical care to members of the British Royal Family, including King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The King and Queen have been informed of her death. Dr. Terry was found dead in an upstairs bedroom of her home near the Sandringham estate in the early hours of Sunday, October 4, 2026, while hosting a children’s sleepover. Authorities reported that the victim was discovered unconscious and not breathing. A postmortem examination revealed a blunt force injury to the right side of her head and injuries suggestive of neck compression. Further details from the post-mortem indicate the cause of death involved traumatic brain injury and cervical contusions, with evidence suggesting the use of an axe followed by strangulation. Her husband, Mark Cain, 45, has been charged with her murder. Prosecutors allege that Cain attempted to stage the scene as a botched robbery, initially reporting a confrontation with an intruder to the police. However, investigators determined the scene was staged. At the time of the incident, five children were present in the home, including the couple’s three children, aged 8, 11, and 13, and two guests; the children have since been placed in protective care. Cain has appeared at King’s Lynn Crown Court and remains in custody. A hearing has been scheduled for December 3 to allow for the review of further medical reports. ## Claims - Mark Cain, 45, was arrested and charged with murder on Tuesday afternoon. (corroborated by 27 sources) - A postmortem revealed a blunt force injury to the right side of the head and injuries suggesting neck compression. (corroborated by 21 sources) - Dr. Hannah Cain was part of a medical pool on call for the Royal Family at Sandringham Estate. (corroborated by 20 sources) - Children were present in the home at the time of the incident. (corroborated by 20 sources) - Mark Cain appeared in court, was denied bail, and the case was referred to King’s Lynn Crown Court. (corroborated by 18 sources) - Dr. Hannah Cain was found unconscious and not breathing in an upstairs bedroom. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Prosecutor Jacqueline Hanlon provided details during the court hearing. (corroborated by 12 sources) - The ambulance service was called to a property in Dersingham in the early hours of October 4. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Grimston Medical Centre temporarily closed following the death of Dr. Hannah Cain. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Doctor to King Charles III murdered by husband in Norfolk Hannah Cain, a doctor who assisted King Charles III with his healthcare, was murdered by her husband, Mark Cain, in Norfolk. He is now facing formal murder charges. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/doctor-to-king-charles-iii-murdered-by-husband-in-norfolk ### 2026-10-09: Mark Cain charged with murder of royal family physician Mark Cain has been charged with murdering his wife, Hannah Cain, a physician for the British royal family, in a suspected staged burglary at their Norfolk home while their children were present. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mark-cain-charged-with-murder-of-royal-family-physician ### 2026-10-07: Mark Cain charged with murder of Royal Family GP Hannah Cain Mark Cain, 45, has been charged with the murder of his wife, Dr. Hannah Cain, a GP who treated members of the British Royal Family. The incident occurred at their home in Dersingham, Norfolk. 47 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/physician-to-queen-camilla-found-dead-in-norfolk ### 2026-10-04: Dersingham GP murder investigation launched after woman found dead at home A murder investigation has been launched in Dersingham, Norfolk, after GP Dr Hannah Terry was found dead at her home during a children's sleepover. A man in his 40s is in custody. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dersingham-gp-death-man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder --- Cite as: Murder charge in death of Norfolk physician. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/murder-investigation-of-norfolk-physician