Ipswich Ripper

[Legend]

I don't think it's about having a sick sense of humour, i mean i laughed at them and another, i recieved all 3 texts today and i found them funny. I obviously don't condone (sp) it but it's obviosly going to make you laugh a bit, well some people anyway.

There are always going to be jokes about horrific things but that's the way it is, unfourtanately. I mean come on, the Mr Kipling one must have made you at least crack half a smile/grin? :hugesmile:

[Siouxsie]

yep i rec a few jokes but well er dunno what to think really :rolleyes:

[Sophii3x]

Any further news?

[BigSister]

yeah the 2nd body they found with the 4th prostitute is the 2nd missing girl they were looking for

[MarkWaldorf]

So both the bodies have been confirmes as the missing girls?

[Lauren]

Originally posted by Markus
So both the bodies have been confirmes as the missing girls?

Yep

And for the second body, the postmortem has showed up as inconclusive for the way she died. Although that will be cos the body is so decomposed, I'd imagine - - the the others - it'll be compression to the neck.

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by LaurenFah
Originally posted by Markus
So both the bodies have been confirmes as the missing girls?

Yep

And for the second body, the postmortem has showed up as inconclusive for the way she died. Although that will be cos the body is so decomposed, I'd imagine - - the the others - it'll be compression to the neck.

Hmm, how long were the bodies in the woods? I know there open to being eaten by animals etc.. but surely they wouldn't have decomposed quite so quick... especially with this cold weather.

I just can't believe there arn't many leads as to who this man is.... yes the sun said the other day... a fat dude in a bmw, theres probably hundreds of dudes in ipswich with bmw's... who are slightly chubby, and these people will be getting absolutely lynched right now.

I'm anticipating another murder in the next few days... thats if last week was anything to go by...

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Tanser_Man
I'm anticipating another murder in the next few days... thats if last week was anything to go by...

Oh god I hope not, however, i fear that you are right :sad:

[Lauren]

Originally posted by Tanser_Man
Originally posted by LaurenFah
Originally posted by Markus
So both the bodies have been confirmes as the missing girls?

Yep

And for the second body, the postmortem has showed up as inconclusive for the way she died. Although that will be cos the body is so decomposed, I'd imagine - - the the others - it'll be compression to the neck.

Hmm, how long were the bodies in the woods? I know there open to being eaten by animals etc.. but surely they wouldn't have decomposed quite so quick... especially with this cold weather.

Indeed. Thats why I'm thinking there's something else involved. Burning the body? Maybe it's mutilated (thus increasing the rate of decomposition). :conf2:

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by LaurenFah
Originally posted by Tanser_Man
Originally posted by LaurenFah
Originally posted by Markus
So both the bodies have been confirmes as the missing girls?

Yep

And for the second body, the postmortem has showed up as inconclusive for the way she died. Although that will be cos the body is so decomposed, I'd imagine - - the the others - it'll be compression to the neck.

Hmm, how long were the bodies in the woods? I know there open to being eaten by animals etc.. but surely they wouldn't have decomposed quite so quick... especially with this cold weather.

Indeed. Thats why I'm thinking there's something else involved. Burning the body? Maybe it's mutilated (thus increasing the rate of decomposition). :conf2:

Yeah, I think i also read in the sun the other day, (on the rare occasion i actually read the sun it happens to have something interesting in) and it suggested that another accomplice could have been involved because of the body count in such a short space of time.

[stacey]

its sick how people can do that to other people i hope he gets caught before he does anymore its scary because you never think anybody would do it but obviously they would

[Dan_]

A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering five women whose bodies were found at sites around the Ipswich area.

Supermarket worker Tom Stephens was arrested by police at his home at Trimley St Martin, near Felixstowe.

He is being held on suspicion of murdering prostitutes Gemma Adams, Anneli Alderton, Tania Nicol, Paula Clennell and Annette Nicholls.

Mr Stephens is in custody at an unnamed police station in Suffolk.

He is due to be questioned by detectives later on Monday.

Story continues here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/6189409.stm)

[~Kizwiz~]

I've just read it on the BBc site...... I really hope its him!

Its strange that he was interviewed by the BBC last week..... just rings a few bells really.... i.e Ian Huntly

[BigSister]

yeah its v v strange also it says he knew the 5 girls and he used to be a taxi driver

[Lil-Lindz]

Originally posted by BB fernzy
A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering five women whose bodies were found at sites around the Ipswich area.

Supermarket worker Tom Stephens was arrested by police at his home at Trimley St Martin, near Felixstowe.

He is being held on suspicion of murdering prostitutes Gemma Adams, Anneli Alderton, Tania Nicol, Paula Clennell and Annette Nicholls.

Mr Stephens is in custody at an unnamed police station in Suffolk.

He is due to be questioned by detectives later on Monday.

Story continues here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/6189409.stm)

I hope they have the right guy
I really do

[MarkWaldorf]

I'm so glad they have found a potential. The git needs putting away.

[BigSister]

I hope it is him but im worried just in case it isnt

[Sophii3x]

Yep, they have arrested a man
I hope it's him

[Lil-Lindz]

Me too
Did anyone hear that one of thr girls was pregnant
I think thats so sad

[Tanser_Man]

Still questioning him, don't agree about his name being released though.... even if he's found innocent he'll still be persecuted.

Let's hope they got the right person this time!

[MarkWaldorf]

What evidence did they have it was him?

[BigSister]

he did an interview yesterday saying he knew the girls and they trusted him and thta he said he didnt have an alibi and he did an radio interview saying they knew and trusted him he also worked weird shifts too at a tesco like late night shifts but i dunno what the evidence i sthough

[MarkWaldorf]

Ohhhh...
Hmmm, seems like someone they could question.

[Lil-Lindz]

Originally posted by Markus
Ohhhh...
Hmmm, seems like someone they could question.

Yea it seems like someone who might either have some information or who might be the guy who did it
I honestly hope it is him though

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by BigSister
he did an interview yesterday saying he knew the girls and they trusted him and thta he said he didnt have an alibi and he did an radio interview saying they knew and trusted him he also worked weird shifts too at a tesco like late night shifts but i dunno what the evidence i sthough

Thats the thing now, he's getting the wrath untill the person is found.... that's if this dude is innocent btw.

There's no way he can go back to his normal way of life straight away. Especially in Ipswich!

[Lil-Lindz]

Thats true I suppsoe but if they suspect him they have to question him cause it mught be him
They wouldnt want to let him goand have him kill anyone else

[Tanser_Man]

Having just seen his picture in the evening mail, he kinda fits the bill of a serial killer. Just something evil about his face..... almost looks like Sutcliffe a bit.

:conf2:

[Lil-Lindz]

Oh cool, do you have a pic of him i want to have a look

[MarkWaldorf]

They took the picture from his myspace. I went searching for the myspace but couldn't find it.

[Lil-Lindz]

Oh cool
i hope they have foing the right guy

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by Lil-Lindz
Oh cool
i hope they have foing the right guy

Goto this link, has pictures of him... although these ones arn't as bad as the on in my local paper!

Click Here (http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006580492,00.html)

[Lil-Lindz]

Omg i can see what people mean
He does look like the sort of guy to murder people

[Lauren]

His MySpace is here :wink:

Here (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=85784962)

[Lil-Lindz]

Omg his pics are scary
I wouldnt like to know him

[MarkWaldorf]

Wow, Lauren.
He does look kinda freaky.

[MarkWaldorf]

Them pics are freaking scary.
Especially the one with the eyes.

[Lil-Lindz]

I know, im scared of him his face is weird

[MarkWaldorf]

That pic, with the weird eyes.
That has seriously scared me.

[Lil-Lindz]

I know, i wont be able to sleep now

[MarkWaldorf]

Me either lmao.

[Lil-Lindz]

If i saw him on a dark night i would be very very scared Lol
I wouldnt be suprised if it was him

[Tanser_Man]

He looks normal in most of them, but the one of the front page of the evening mail makes him look ten times more evil!

I suppose it's the media trying to make him look more of a serial killer.

[MarkWaldorf]

Me either, just from that pic.
Im freaked lol.

[James]

Originally posted by LaurenFah
His MySpace is here :wink:

Here (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=85784962)

It must be a bit creepy for the people who are on his friends list there. :shocked:

Although we'll have to wait to see what transpires here - if he is charged or not.

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Tanser_Man
He looks normal in most of them, but the one of the front page of the evening mail makes him look ten times more evil!

I suppose it's the media trying to make him look more of a serial killer.

Which one's on the paper?

[Lil-Lindz]

Originally posted by Tanser_Man
He looks normal in most of them, but the one of the front page of the evening mail makes him look ten times more evil!

I suppose it's the media trying to make him look more of a serial killer.
Or maybe thats just him Lmao
I would hate to look like that Lol

[Lauren]

Originally posted by James
Originally posted by LaurenFah
His MySpace is here :wink:

Here (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=85784962)

It must be a bit creepy for the people who are on his friends list there. :shocked:

Although we'll have to wait to see what transpires here - if he is charged or not.

Yeah, I was thinking. On one of his female friend's myspace, someone has commented saying "Omg the Ipswich killer is your MySpace friend" or something.
I think I would have a heart-attack if I found out he was on mine :shocked:

[Lil-Lindz]

Omg if I saw him on mine I would probably Scream
I would delate my myspace cause id be scared he was coming to get me Lmao
Im such a wimp

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by Tanser_Man
He looks normal in most of them, but the one of the front page of the evening mail makes him look ten times more evil!

I suppose it's the media trying to make him look more of a serial killer.

Which one's on the paper?

He's in black and white and has his eyes squinted and a very angry look on his face. Unshaven beard, looks like a bald head.

Completley different from the ones on myspace.

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Tanser_Man
Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by Tanser_Man
He looks normal in most of them, but the one of the front page of the evening mail makes him look ten times more evil!

I suppose it's the media trying to make him look more of a serial killer.

Which one's on the paper?

He's in black and white and has his eyes squinted and a very angry look on his face. Unshaven beard, looks like a bald head.

Completley different from the ones on myspace.

God sake.
As you said, the other pics look normal, apart from few, but it could just be the papers making him look bad.

[Lil-Lindz]

Well they would want to do that
Its only logical if they show pictures of someone who looks normal and happy it just wouldnt fit

[Lauren]

Looks like he's a Roman Catholic.
On his wants to meet bit he has "Goddoh" which apparently is the way some people say "Godeau" which is a catholic poet, and he also calls himself "The Bishop" - which I believe was something to do with Antoine Godeau. Although could have this completely wrong.

[Lil-Lindz]

Lol you might be right there
You never know Lol

[Lauren]

If he is a RC, that could give him a motive if he's devout and has fundamental values.

[Lil-Lindz]

Yea that would explain it
It will be interesting to see what the murderers motive is

[MarkWaldorf]

Lmao.
Check Lauren out.

[Lil-Lindz]

Originally posted by Markus
Lmao.
Check Lauren out.
The little murder detective Lol
:laugh:

[MarkWaldorf]

:hugesmile: Yep.

[Tanser_Man]

I just read his interview with one of the sunday papers, and after reading that i'm actually feeling sorry for this dude, and i even think he's innocent.

Anybody else read that? I could attempt to find it on the internet.


MICHAEL DUFFY: Your name has cropped up in the investigation because you know the girls.


TOM STEPHENS: I'm going to cry.


MD: That's OK mate. How did you know the girls?


TS: I'm friends of half the girls. Of the girls who went missing Tania was the one I was closest to. Gemma I was pretty close to, along with others. Some of them are still out there and I should be watching over them.


MD: Do you feel they need watching over?


TS: If Tania hadn't been the first I would be out there in the street watching over her now. I could have been there for the others. If I was out there tonight I could watch over a girl but I would tell her that I can't keep her safe.


MD: Police have shown an interest in you. Are you worried that you could end up in the frame for the murders?


TS: I could get arrested. That is quite likely, let's not say likely, let's say possible. If a car very like mine is seen in the area - up a lane somewhere - then I'd expect police would arrest me and question me very hard.


MD: They might question you, but why would they arrest you? They would only arrest you if they thought you were guilty.


TS: I would have complete opportunity, the girls would have trusted me so much. If I had blindfolded them and taken them to the edge of a cliff and said take two steps but take three and you'll go over - they would have taken the two steps. From the police profiling it does look like me - white male between 25 and 40, knows the area, works strange hours. The bodies have got close to my house. I know that I'm innocent. But I don't have alibis for some of the times - actually I'm not entirely sure I have tight alibis for any of the times.


MD: I came here to speak to you assuming you were someone who has been ruled out. If it was my job to catch the killer, I'd be taking a close look at you based on what you have said.


TS: Don't think I'm pointing out my guilt, because this is almost the worst example to give but in the case of the Yorkshire Ripper he was arrested released and later charged. But in his case he was obviously guilty, but at that point they thought he was innocent.


MD: Well you're fitting the pattern aren't you? I mean I came down here assuming you weren't guilty.


TS: I feel it. I feel it.


MD: Tell me about Tania.


TS: She was a lovely, sweet girl. It's so easy to believe her mother didn't know what she was doing because she didn't fit the image at all. She was tiny, you could pick her up with one hand. Because the drugs do make the girls skinny it didn't look out of place on her because she was so tiny. Some of the girls do look like walking skeletons. She had worked in a parlour. She was separate from the other girls on the street and I was trying to persuade her to go back into a parlour. But because she was sliding away she was getting less organised. She looked like a young girl going to a party. She still spent money on clothes, not simply drugs, and would give hand-medowns to the other girls. She would sometimes stay overnight with a client - it was better money. She would always tell her mother she was just staying at a friend's place. She was 19, a little bit crazy, but no crazier than half a million 19-year-old girls across the country.


MD: Did you love Tania?


TS: No. But Annette thought we were together. We weren't boyfriend and girlfriend, but I was the closest thing she had to a boyfriend and in behaviour she was the closest thing I had to a girlfriend. I didn't love her. But I should have been there for her.


MD: How did you first meet them?


TS: I don't want to say, so you can guess.


MD: I'm guessing you started out as a punter and grew close to the girls.


TS: If you're not at the centre of the dartboard, then you're darn close.


(Bursts into tears)


MD: You seem a smart, well-educated man. How is it that you can spend time with these people. How is it that you can find common ground with them?


TS: I'm sad and lonely. I made compromises on my morals to go down (to the red light area) the first time, so I suppose getting involved with them isn't a huge leap. If you want to have any relationship with a working girl you have to accept the drugs. They work to do drugs as much as they breathe to live.


MD: What does your family think about all of this?


TS: I am from a good household. I have only told my mother today. I've been a terrible son, she is very ill. I was supposed to be looking after her on Monday, but I don't know whether I'm up to it now.


MD: How did she take it? Was she upset?


TS: It was a bolt from the blue. More so because there is a big murder inquiry and I know some of the girls who have died is more...really... that hit her right between the eyes rather than the prostitution. I have been shielding myself behind the white lie of being a friend of Tania's mum.


MD: When were you first interviewed by police?


TS: She (Tania) went missing Monday night (October 30), Wednesday I spoke to her mum. Within a couple of days I spoke to a couple of officers in a car for an hour. They asked me and I went voluntarily to the police station. They wanted to put it on tape so that nothing would be lost. No information would be lost. In notes things can be lost.


MD: You seem an intelligent guy, you're a good-looking bloke. Why spend time with drug-addicted prostitutes? Why not find yourself a nice girl.


TS: On paper I should be attractive, but there is something about me women do not like.


MD: Do you have a theory about what happened?


TS: I did think it wasn't someone who was known to the girls at all...I have no idea. I've been listening to police reports. If I give you a theory it would be based on what they said, not anything I know. They keep talking about killer or killers, which may mean there is more than one person. It does occur to me that Gemma's body was found near where she used to take clients. Similarly Tania used to take clients close to where she was found.


Stephens went on for a further two hours, describing the hardship of streetwalking prostitutes and sobbing openly about the death of his friends.


MD: Is there anything you can do to help police?


TS: I've got to. It's not possible for me to do enough. If I got out of this car now and through my own initiative caught the man now, that wouldn't be enough. It wouldn't bring them back.


MD: It wasn't your job to protect them.


TS: What was it my job to do? It was.


MD: But who says?


TS: That was the relationship we had. I was hoping the police would release something to say they do not hold me in direct suspicion. I was reading on Ceefax that there were 50 suspects, I can't expect not to be on that list. I tried to be there for them and I will try to help police.


MD: Tell me how you were a friend of the girls?


TS: I'm a friend of all the girls. I was closest to Tania. And Gemma as well. I was close to others as well. But I should have been there to watch over them.


MD: Do you feel they need to be watched over?


TS: If I was out there tonight, if there was a girl working, I would try to watch over her. But I'd tell her: "I can't keep you safe." I'd try to give her some sort of support. Some of them have nobody else at all.


MD: And that makes you feel needed?


(Stephens breaks down)


TS: It's good that I'm crying. Tania went missing on October 30 and I haven't started crying yet.


MD: Take your time.


TS (still sobbing): I wasn't there for Tania, there were things I could have told her mother but didn't. I haven't spoken to Tania's mum since the disappearance.


MD: Have police searched your home?


TS: Yes they searched my house.


MD: When was that?


TS: It was on November 22. They took all of the morning until 1pm?


M What were they wearing?


TS: There were two groups of officers. The first wore white plastic suits. The second group - who wore plain clothes - couldn't come in until they had finished. They searched my car as well. Actually, they flattened my battery.


M: But no bodies had been discovered by then - only Gemma and Tania had been reported missing.


TS: I don't remember when the bodies were discovered.


MD: You're not from Ipswich?


TS: Born in Ipswich. Grew up in Norwich.


MD: You have an English accent, not the same as other people from Ipswich or Norwich.


TS: Well yes, some people say I am posh. I came from quite a good household.


MD: Police are taking an interest in you.


TS: They've spoken to me.


MD: Four times?


TS: Yes.


MD: Did they interview you under caution?


TS: Yes.


MD: Do you understand what under caution means?


TS. Yes. I suppose if they want to interview a person on tape they have to do it under caution.


MD: Who are the pimps?


TS: There are no pimps in Ipswich. I know nothing about massage parlours, but there are no pimps who run a number of girls (on the street). I suppose my actions - by the legal definition I'm nowhere near that. But by my behaviour, I'd be as close as there was to a pimp. I knew a lot of girls and I used to run them about. If there was such a thing as a pimp he'd take money for it.


MD: Did you take money for it?


TS: I used to occasionally take petrol money but I certainly wouldn't have filled up on what I was getting. Some of the girls have boyfriends who are dominant over them, forcing them to work and supporting their habit as well. That's about as close as there is to a pimp in Ipswich. There is so much lying that goes on with the girls you have to be very careful. I used to give worn-out tee-shirts to the girls. I've spoken to girls and they've said: "Why are they (police) questioning you? They shouldn't be doing that. You help us." I say they have to suspect anybody and everybody. They can't see me giving them lifts lending them money and say: "We'll leave him alone." So I have to convince the girls it is right the police question me. But I know I am innocent and I am certain it won't go as far as me being charged. I am completely confident of that. It's not unusual for someone to be arrested, released without charge and then someone else be arrested and charged.

The only bit that gets me thinking is where he says about... watching over one of them but saying "I can't keep you safe."... Thats the only part i thought was weird.

[Lil-Lindz]

Wow, but i could be an allabuy to get him out of the frame

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by Lil-Lindz
Well they would want to do that
Its only logical if they show pictures of someone who looks normal and happy it just wouldnt fit

It shouldn't be making him out to be a serial killer though at the moment, innocent untill proven guilty.

The media always seem to go guilty untill proven innocent though, which isn't going to help anyone.

[Lil-Lindz]

I know buts thats the media what do you expect
Bloodthirsty hounds out for any story
Even if it is a lie

[Lauren]

He seems to be mentioning the death of his friends a lot. Of course the crying and "I should have been there to protect her" could easily be out of guilt.

There's as much chance of him being innocent, than being guilty. But I don't things he says at face values.

[MarkWaldorf]

It's kind of obvious he was involved. The whole watching over thing. And he seems really weird.

[Lil-Lindz]

Yea, its on bbc news right now if anyones interested

[James]

The bit I thought stood out was where he said that one of the girls could be 'picked up with one hand'... almost as if he was saying he moved her body.

But I don't know... reading that it would seem more believable that he was the killer if it had been one murder instead of five murders.

But we don't know.

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by James
The bit I thought stood out was where he said that one of the girls could be 'picked up with one hand'... almost as if he was saying he moved her body.

But I don't know... reading that it would seem more believable that he was the killer if it had been one murder instead of five murders.

But we don't know.

I suppose you could draw two straws from that one though... she could well have been light! But i know what your saying!

He seems a few pence short of a pound anyway, not all there.... which is more then likely the reason he's being questioned right now.

[Lil-Lindz]

Ok ive just found out that the man that was arrested used to be a specil constabary in the norfolk police force about 10 years ago

[Lauren]

Part-time taxi driver, special constable (volunteer work) - are his jobs before he was a Team Leader at Tesco

[Lil-Lindz]

A second man has been arrested

Article Here (http://news.uk.msn.com/suffolk_prostitute_murders.aspx)

[lily.]

Oh dear.... I have to admit, the myspace thing really shook me. It just goes to show you that you don't know who you are talking to on the internet.

There are people on my myspace, and I don't "know" them. They are just "internet buddies", and for all I know, they could be like him! If I were on his friends list, I'd definitely be freaking out about now!

[Lil-Lindz]

Yea me too, i'd probably deleate my whole myspace so he couldnt find out who i was
I would be very worried

[lily.]

His eyes freak me out.. seriously!..

[Lil-Lindz]

I wonder who the other guy they have arrested is

[Lil-Lindz]

I wonder who the other guy they have arrested is

[Siouxsie]

Originally posted by Stropz
His eyes freak me out.. seriously!..


ditto stropz thats exactly what i said very freaky

[BigSister]

they arrested another person Lindzi!
And over the all myspace thing very weird

[lily.]

Originally posted by scooby
Originally posted by Stropz
His eyes freak me out.. seriously!..


ditto stropz thats exactly what i said very freaky

I don't mean to be morbid, but imagine what it's like to have to take your last breath looking at those evil eyes... *shiver*

[Lil-Lindz]

Originally posted by BigSister
they arrested another person Lindzi!
And over the all myspace thing very weird

Yes if you go to where i have poasted it theres a link to an article about it
They havent given any more details about it yet though

[Lil-Lindz]

Ok heres some more informaiton about the second man to be arrested

Murder probe arrest 'significant'
A second man has been arrested over the murders of five prostitutes in Ipswich in a move police described as "significant".The 48-year-old was arrested at his home in the Suffolk town at around 5am on suspicion of murdering all five women. Detectives are still questioning a 37-year-old man arrested at his home in nearby Trimley St Martin early on Monday.
Detective Chief Superintendent Stewart Gull said at a news conference: "The 48-year-old man was arrested at his home address in Ipswich at approximately 5am this morning. He has been arrested on suspicion of murdering all five women. The man is currently in custody at a police station in Suffolk, where he will be questioned about the deaths later today. Police will not be naming the police station where the man is being held." A police source described the latest arrest as "significant".
The naked bodies of the five prostitutes were found near villages south of Ipswich during a 10-day period earlier this month. Gemma Adams, 25, was found in a stream at Hintlesham on December 2, Tania Nicol, 19, was discovered in the same stream at Copdock on December 8, Anneli Alderton, 24, was found in woods at Nacton on December 10, and Paula Clennell, 24, and Annette Nicholls, 29, were found in woods at Levington on December 12.

I found the article Here (http://news.uk.msn.com/suffolk_prostitute_murders.aspx)

And more news on this story can be found Here (http://news.uk.msn.com/Article.aspx?cp-documentid=1580411)

[BigSister]

yeah ive been watching the news they have a tent up now aswell

[Lil-Lindz]

Yea, i hope they find the right guy

[Pipergun]

I'm not sure if anyone else has mentioned it, but I object to the way that they're often referred to in newspapers, and even on the BBC news as "the prostitutes". :mad:

How degrading is that? They're people too, yes they worked as prostitutes, but they have lives outside of that! It angers me, especially when the BBC is supposed to remain 'impartial' that they insult the grieving families simply to sensationalise the news item and to provoke interest.

Might sound like a bit of a rant, but it makes me so angry!

[Bells]

In addition to that the greater proportion of them came from good backgrounds themselves, but went through difficulties i.e. drugs etc. which does happen to young people/people in general in fact. As a result they ended up on the streets, and although I'm not condoning it, I agree that they shouldn't be looked down upon when they've had difficult lives themselves already, (resulting in death and everything! :sad:)

[Lil-Lindz]

I agree with that, yes there were all prostitutes but is it neccisary to just regard them as the 5 prostitutes who were murdered in ipswich cause they were people who had probably had a tought life which forced them to resort to drugs and prostitution
Its also unfair on the grieving familes, cause thats all they need at this difficult time

[Pipergun]

What really angers me is when mates make little comments like: "Oh, they were sluts... we're better off without them!"

I mean... :mad::mad::mad: !!

[Lil-Lindz]

Omg i havemnt heard anyone say that but in no way did they deserve it
What about their friends and family it will affect them and the world itsnt a better place without them
These women have been driven to the edge and people just sterotype them
I hate when people do that

[Bells]

Originally posted by Pipergun
What really angers me is when mates make little comments like: "Oh, they were sluts... we're better off without them!"

I mean... :mad::mad::mad: !!

That is really extreme, haven't heard that said myself. It's just so inconsiderate. You should tell them off! Or tell them I told them off, even though they have no idea who I am, but that's not the point. :nono:

[Pipergun]

I will do, lool! And trust me, I already have done too!

I'm probably a bit slow, but just found out the 3rd victim... was her name Aneli? was 3 months pregnant... :sad:

[Bells]

I know, it's TERRIBLE! They found out in the post-mortem.
I was soo upset when I heard that.

[Lil-Lindz]

I know when I heard that I was so sad

[andybigbro]

i hope they catch the evil Murderer

[Lil-Lindz]

Has anyone heard anymore news?

[andybigbro]

Yeah has Anyone?:conf2:

[BigSister]

Man charged over Suffolk murders

A 48-year-old man has been charged with murdering five women whose bodies were found in countryside near Ipswich.
Stephen Wright was arrested on Tuesday morning at his home in the London Road area of the town.

He has been charged with murdering prostitutes Gemma Adams, 25, Anneli Alderton, 24, Tania Nicol, 19, Paula Clennell, 24, and Annette Nicholls, 29.

Police said the first man arrested Tom Stephens, 37, has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

'Ongoing investigations'

Detectives said Mr Wright would appear before magistrates in Ipswich on Friday morning.

Det Ch Supt Stewart Gull said: "You will be aware that on Monday 18 December, as part of our investigation into the murders of five women in the Ipswich area, we arrested a suspect at his home address in Trimley.

"The next day, Tuesday 19 December, a second suspect was arrested in Ipswich.

"There have been significant ongoing inquiries and interviews during the period that these men have been in custody.

"As a result of these inquiries, the 37-year-old man from Trimley was this evening released on police bail pending further inquiries. Police will not name this man at this stage.

"The second man, Stephen Wright, from Ipswich, has been charged with the murder of all five women."

[MarkWaldorf]

OMG!

[Bells]

Yeah, just heard that on the news.
Shocking!

[Lauren]

Well, hopefully this means there won't be a sixth victim :thumbs:

[Red Moon]

Looks like the BBC will have egg on their faces for broadcasting that interview with the other one. It could cost us all a packet when he sues the BBC.

The price of having a news hungry audience I guess.

[Tanser_Man]

Any news from his court case today?

[Lil-Lindz]

Not that I know of
Ill look on my homepage later :colour: