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Pearson

[peer-suhn]

noun

  1. Drew Andrew Russell Pearson, 1897–1969, U.S. journalist.

  2. Karl, 1857–1936, English statistician.

  3. Lester Bowles 1897–1972, Canadian diplomat and politician: Nobel Peace Prize 1957; prime minister 1963–68.



Pearson

/ ˈɪəə /

noun

  1. Karl. 1857–1936, British mathematician, noted for his work in statistics, esp as applied to biological problems

  2. Lester B ( owles ). 1897–1972, Canadian Liberal statesman; prime minister (1963–68): Nobel peace prize 1957 for helping to resolve the Suez crisis (1956)

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Luton Crown Court heard Ms Pearson and Ms Grant died at the scene after being repeatedly stabbed.

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Ms Pearson's dog, Tilly, also suffered stab wounds, but survived.

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Ms Heer described how Jake was attacked after he attempted to save Ms Pearson.

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Ms Pearson could be heard on the emergency call screaming: "Jaz, no, you're killing me, tell my children I love them."

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The families of Ms Pearson and Ms Grant released statements following Brown's sentencing.

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