‘I knew what he had done to those boys’: murderer to stay in jail after journalist’s fight for justice
Summary
A journalist in Gibraltar, Ros Astengo, investigated serial killer Allan Grimson as he approached release from prison. Her work led four men to report sexual assaults by Grimson, resulting in his recent conviction for 13 sexual offences and keeping him in jail longer.Key Facts
- Allan Grimson is a convicted serial killer who murdered two young men in the late 1990s while serving in the Royal Navy.
- Grimson was sentenced to life in prison in 2001 with a minimum of 22 years to serve.
- In police interviews, Grimson admitted to sexual offences against four other males but was not charged for these at the time.
- Journalist Ros Astengo started investigating Grimson’s case as he neared release, aiming to protect the public.
- Because of her investigation, four more men came forward with reports of sexual assault by Grimson.
- A jury at Winchester Crown Court found Grimson guilty of 13 sexual offences related to these men.
- The judge described Grimson as extremely dangerous in the 1990s and is preparing reports to assess future risk before sentencing him in November.
- Grimson had been recommended for transfer to an open prison in 2020 to prepare him for release, but this was stopped by the new charges and trial.
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