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Stephen Griffiths born 1969 in 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 court on 28 May 2010 where he was remanded in custody until his next Crown Court appearance on 7 June, 2010.[2] In court he gave his name as the "Crossbow Cannibal", a name used by some sections of the media in connection with the killings. [3][4]

Griffiths, is reported to be a psychology graduate undertaking postgraduate research in criminology at Bradford University [5] and previously was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield[6].

Alleged victims

  • Suzanne Blamires, 36.
  • Susan Rushworth, 43.
  • Shelley Armitage, 31.

References

  1. ^ Stephen Griffiths charged with murder of three prostitutes
  2. ^ Stephen Griffiths in court after being charged with three killings
  3. ^ Stephen Griffiths in court after being charged with three killings
  4. ^ I am the crossbow cannibal says prostitute murders suspect
  5. ^ Stephen Griffiths in court after being charged with three killings
  6. ^ "PhD student Stephen Griffiths tells court his name is 'crossbow cannibal' - Mail Online". Retrieved 2010-05-28.