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flag William Hunter, convicted of killing his roommate in Portugal, was arrested in Spain after fleeing custody during a 17-month manhunt.

flag William Hunter, 34, was arrested in Alicante, Spain, on September 15, 2024, after a 17-month international manhunt following his escape from Portuguese custody. flag He was convicted in May 2023 of murdering his 22-year-old roommate, Elliot Mulligan, in Albufeira, Portugal, in April 2022, and sentenced to 16 years in prison. flag After appealing the verdict and being released on bail in April 2024 when his remand period ended, he breached conditions and fled. flag The arrest followed coordinated efforts by UK, Spanish, and Portuguese law enforcement agencies, with intelligence sharing key to locating him. flag Hunter remains in Spanish custody as Portugal seeks his extradition to serve his sentence. flag Mulligan’s family have received ongoing support from UK police throughout the investigation.

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