Counter-terror police who are investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe are re-opening an attempted burglary that occurred before her death. Ms Widdecombe, a former politician turned reality show contestant, was found dead at her home on July 9. Counter-terror police who are investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe are re-opening an attempted burglary before her death. Ms Widdecombe was set to be interviewed on television on the afternoon she was killed. Ms Widdecombe was set to appear on the Matt Allwright Show on Channel 5, and was texting a producer to set up the interview.