Person: Brenda Leyland

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Story of 'keyboard warrior' reveals why ego often trumps compassion online

Is social media having a worrying impact on our capacity for human empathy? asks Áilín Quinlan.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2014

Police to probe death of McCann ‘abuser’

Police officers acting on behalf of a coroner will investigate the run-up to the death of Brenda Leyland — whose body was found after being accused of directing online abuse against Madeleine McCann’s parents.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2014

McCann 'troll' woman found dead

A woman who was accused of targeting internet abuse at Madeleine McCann’s parents has been found dead in a hotel.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2014

Internet ‘troll’ who targeted family of Madeleine McCann found dead

A woman who was accused of targeting internet abuse at Madeleine McCann’s parents has been found dead in a hotel.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2014