Bradford murders
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Stephen Shaun[1] Griffiths (born 24 December 1969) is a student and suspected serial killer from Bradford, who has been charged with the murders of three prostitutes in Bradford during 2009 and 2010.[2] Griffiths was born in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.
During his teens, Griffiths was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield.[3] He graduated from Leeds University in psychology and was undertaking postgraduate research in criminology at Bradford University.[4]
Template:Wikinewspar2 Griffiths 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".[5][4][6] 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.[4]
Alleged victims
- Suzanne Blamires, 36
- Susan Rushworth, 43
- Shelley Armitage, 31
References
- ^ "Grinning shyly at his mother¿s side, the boy who now calls himself the Crossbow Cannibal - Mail Online". Retrieved 2010-05-30.
- ^ "Stephen Griffiths charged with murder of three prostitutes - Telegraph". Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- ^ "PhD student Stephen Griffiths tells court his name is 'crossbow cannibal' - Mail Online". 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.
- ^ "Bradford accused gives name as 'crossbow cannibal'". BBC News Online. BBC. 28 May 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- ^ "I am the crossbow cannibal, says Bradford murders suspect Stephen Griffiths - Metro.co.uk". Retrieved 2010-05-28.
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