The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Triple killer who dismembered bodies of two friends given whole-life jail sentence

Triple killer who dismembered bodies of two friends given whole-life jail sentence

Summary

James Desborough, 40, was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison without parole for killing three men, including two friends he dismembered and a third man he strangled in prison. The court said Desborough was very dangerous and saw his victims as worthless.

Key Facts

  • James Desborough murdered two of his friends and dismembered their bodies, hiding them in woodland in Cornwall.
  • While in prison awaiting trial, Desborough killed his cellmate by strangulation.
  • The judge gave Desborough a rare whole life order, meaning he will never be released.
  • The victims were vulnerable individuals who lived in a homeless shelter with Desborough.
  • Police are reviewing deaths of others from the same homeless shelter but currently do not suspect Desborough.
  • Over 700 officers and scientists took part in a long and difficult search to find the victims’ remains.
  • Desborough used money from his victims to buy drugs and alcohol after killing them.
  • During investigation, Desborough mentioned he enjoyed scenes of dismemberment from a TV show about a serial killer.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.