How serial killer James Desborough preyed on vulnerable homeless men
Summary
James Desborough was found guilty of killing two homeless men, Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman, whose bodies were found in woodland near Desborough's property in Cornwall. Desborough was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole after a seven-week trial.Key Facts
- Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman were vulnerable homeless men who disappeared after last being seen with James Desborough.
- Aquilino was last seen alive on April 18, 2025, and his burned remains were found months later near Desborough’s woodland.
- Coleman was last seen alive on June 3, 2025, after drinking with Desborough; his remains were also found near the woodland.
- Desborough denied the murders, claiming the deaths were "unfortunate circumstances," but was convicted by a court.
- Both victims had troubled backgrounds, including addiction, mental health issues, and past trauma.
- Police are investigating four other unexplained deaths linked to the homeless shelter where Desborough had stayed.
- Desborough owns the woodland where the victims’ remains were found, having inherited it from his grandfather.
- Both men were close to their families and regularly communicated with relatives until they disappeared.
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