‘A control freak with a terrible temper’: James Desborough convicted of triple murder
Summary
James Desborough, who was homeless and struggling with drug and alcohol problems, was convicted of killing three men in Cornwall, England. He murdered two friends whose bodies were found burnt in woodland and later strangled his prison cellmate while already serving a life sentence.Key Facts
- James Desborough attacked a government building with stolen eggs before committing the murders.
- He killed Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman, two vulnerable friends, and their bodies were found dismembered and burnt in Cornwall.
- Desborough strangled his prison cellmate Steven Kempster while awaiting trial for the earlier killings.
- Aquilino struggled with drug addiction and was a victim of “cuckooing,” where criminals take over a vulnerable person's home.
- Coleman had a history of alcohol abuse, PTSD, and had been stabbed as a child.
- Desborough was described as having a bad temper and a controlling personality.
- He used the victims’ bank cards after killing them, but theft was not believed to be the main motive.
- The case highlighted social problems in parts of Cornwall, including homelessness, addiction, and poverty.
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