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13/12/2006
'Massive' response to prostitute murders appeal
Suffolk Police have announced that they have received a "massive" response to their appeal for information over the killings of three prostitutes.
Police said that over 2,000 calls had been received from members of the public.
The bodies of Gemma Adams, 25, Tania Nicol, 19 - both from Ipswich - and 24-year-old Anneli Alderton from Colchester, Essex, were all found near Ipswich this month. All the women had worked as prostitutes in Ipswich.
The body of Ms Adams, who disappeared on November 15, was found first, in a brook at Thorpes Hill, Hintlesham on December 2. The body of Ms Nicol, who was reported missing on November 1, was discovered on December 8, near Copdock Mill, two miles from where Ms Adams' body was discovered.
Both of the bodies were found naked. Post-mortems could not establish the cause of death in each case, although they did reveal that neither woman had been sexually assaulted.
Ms Alderton's body was discovered in woodland near Nacton, a few miles further east, on December 10. She had not been seen since December 3. A post-mortem revealed that she had been strangled.
Two other bodies were discovered off the Old Felixstowe Road in Ipswich on Tuesday afternoon. They have not been formally identified, but it is feared that they are Paula Clennell, 24, and Annette Nicholls, 29, two prostitutes who are also missing.
The 'News Of The World' is offering a £250,000 reward for information.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Suffolk Police on: 0800 096 1011.
(KMcA/EF)
Police said that over 2,000 calls had been received from members of the public.
The bodies of Gemma Adams, 25, Tania Nicol, 19 - both from Ipswich - and 24-year-old Anneli Alderton from Colchester, Essex, were all found near Ipswich this month. All the women had worked as prostitutes in Ipswich.
The body of Ms Adams, who disappeared on November 15, was found first, in a brook at Thorpes Hill, Hintlesham on December 2. The body of Ms Nicol, who was reported missing on November 1, was discovered on December 8, near Copdock Mill, two miles from where Ms Adams' body was discovered.
Both of the bodies were found naked. Post-mortems could not establish the cause of death in each case, although they did reveal that neither woman had been sexually assaulted.
Ms Alderton's body was discovered in woodland near Nacton, a few miles further east, on December 10. She had not been seen since December 3. A post-mortem revealed that she had been strangled.
Two other bodies were discovered off the Old Felixstowe Road in Ipswich on Tuesday afternoon. They have not been formally identified, but it is feared that they are Paula Clennell, 24, and Annette Nicholls, 29, two prostitutes who are also missing.
The 'News Of The World' is offering a £250,000 reward for information.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Suffolk Police on: 0800 096 1011.
(KMcA/EF)
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11 December 2006
Concern over fourth missing prostitute in Ipswich
Police say they are concerned about the disappearance of a fourth woman in Ipswich, where three women's bodies have been found in the last week. Suffolk Police are now looking for a fourth prostitute Paula Clennell, 24, who was last seen on Saturday night.
Concern over fourth missing prostitute in Ipswich
Police say they are concerned about the disappearance of a fourth woman in Ipswich, where three women's bodies have been found in the last week. Suffolk Police are now looking for a fourth prostitute Paula Clennell, 24, who was last seen on Saturday night.
12 December 2006
Prostitute murders - two more bodies found
Police investigating the murders of three prostitutes in Suffolk have found another two bodies, it has been announced.
Prostitute murders - two more bodies found
Police investigating the murders of three prostitutes in Suffolk have found another two bodies, it has been announced.
21 January 2008
Jurors Visit Multiple Murder Accused's House
As the trial continues of the man accused of killing five Suffolk women, the jurors have today examined the house where he lives, as well as other locations relevant to the case. The bodies of the women - who were working as prostitutes - were found in isolated spots near Ipswich, within the space of 10 days in 2006.
Jurors Visit Multiple Murder Accused's House
As the trial continues of the man accused of killing five Suffolk women, the jurors have today examined the house where he lives, as well as other locations relevant to the case. The bodies of the women - who were working as prostitutes - were found in isolated spots near Ipswich, within the space of 10 days in 2006.
16 January 2008
Suffolk Murder Victims 'Placed In Crucifix Pose'
The bodies of two of the five women murdered in Suffolk at the end of 2006 were found deliberately posed in a crucifix shape, Ipswich Crown Court has heard. The prosecution case against Steve Wright, 49, of London Road, Ipswich, who is accused of murdering five prostitutes in Ipswich in late 2006, is beginning today.
Suffolk Murder Victims 'Placed In Crucifix Pose'
The bodies of two of the five women murdered in Suffolk at the end of 2006 were found deliberately posed in a crucifix shape, Ipswich Crown Court has heard. The prosecution case against Steve Wright, 49, of London Road, Ipswich, who is accused of murdering five prostitutes in Ipswich in late 2006, is beginning today.
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