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'''Stephen Griffiths''' (born 1969, [[Dewsbury]], [[West Yorkshire]]) is a suspected [[serial killer]] and [[student]] from [[Bradford]], who has been charged for the murders of at least three prostitutes in Bradford during 2009 and 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/7772863/Stephen-Griffiths-charged-with-murder-of-three-prostitutes.html|title=Stephen Griffiths charged with murder of three prostitutes - Telegraph|accessdate=2010-05-28}}</ref> |
'''Stephen Griffiths''' (born 1969, [[Dewsbury]], [[West Yorkshire]]) is a suspected [[serial killer]] and [[student]] from [[Bradford]], who has been charged for the murders of at least three prostitutes in Bradford during 2009 and 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/7772863/Stephen-Griffiths-charged-with-murder-of-three-prostitutes.html|title=Stephen Griffiths charged with murder of three prostitutes - Telegraph|accessdate=2010-05-28}}</ref> |
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He was arrested on 24 May, 2010 and appeared in the magistrates court on the morning of 28 May 2010 giving his name as the "Crossbow Cannibal" |
He was arrested on 24 May, 2010 and appeared in the magistrates court on the morning of 28 May 2010 giving his name as the "Crossbow Cannibal".<ref name="sky1" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/news/828275-i-am-the-crossbow-cannibal-says-prostitute-murders-suspect|title=I am the crossbow cannibal, says Bradford murders suspect Stephen Griffiths - Metro.co.uk|accessdate=2010-05-28}}</ref> At a crown court appearance that afternoon he was remanded in custody until his next court appearance, intended to be via a video link from prison, on 7 June, 2010.<ref name="sky1">{{cite web|url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Bradford-Prostitute-Murders-Stephen-Griffiths-In-Court-After-Being-Charged-With-Three-Killings/Article/201005415639724?lpos=UK_News_Carousel_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15639724_Bradford_Prostitute_Murders:_Stephen_Griffiths_In_Court_After_Being_Charged_With_Three_Killings|title=Bradford Prostitute Murders: Stephen Griffiths In Court After Being Charged With Three Killings - UK News - Sky News|accessdate=2010-05-28}}</ref> |
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Griffiths, is reported to be a [[University of Leeds|Leeds University]] psychology graduate undertaking postgraduate research in criminology at [[Bradford University]].<ref name="sky1" /> During his teens, Griffiths was a pupil at [[Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1282131/PhD-student-Stephen-Griffiths-tells-court-crossbow-cannibal.html|title=PhD student Stephen Griffiths tells court his name is 'crossbow cannibal' - Mail Online|accessdate=2010-05-28}}</ref> |
Griffiths, is reported to be a [[University of Leeds|Leeds University]] psychology graduate undertaking postgraduate research in criminology at [[Bradford University]].<ref name="sky1" /> During his teens, Griffiths was a pupil at [[Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1282131/PhD-student-Stephen-Griffiths-tells-court-crossbow-cannibal.html|title=PhD student Stephen Griffiths tells court his name is 'crossbow cannibal' - Mail Online|accessdate=2010-05-28}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:24, 28 May 2010
Stephen Griffiths (born 1969, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire) is a suspected serial killer and student from Bradford, who has been charged for the murders of at least three prostitutes in Bradford during 2009 and 2010.[1]
He was arrested on 24 May, 2010 and appeared in the magistrates court on the morning of 28 May 2010 giving his name as the "Crossbow Cannibal".[2][3] At a crown court appearance that afternoon he was remanded in custody until his next court appearance, intended to be via a video link from prison, on 7 June, 2010.[2]
Griffiths, is reported to be a Leeds University psychology graduate undertaking postgraduate research in criminology at Bradford University.[2] During his teens, Griffiths was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield.[4]
Alleged victims
- Suzanne Blamires, 36.
- Susan Rushworth, 43.
- Shelley Armitage, 31.
References
- ^ "Stephen Griffiths charged with murder of three prostitutes - Telegraph". Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- ^ a b c "Bradford Prostitute Murders: Stephen Griffiths In Court After Being Charged With Three Killings - UK News - Sky News". Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- ^ "I am the crossbow cannibal, says Bradford murders suspect Stephen Griffiths - Metro.co.uk". Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- ^ "PhD student Stephen Griffiths tells court his name is 'crossbow cannibal' - Mail Online". Retrieved 2010-05-28.
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