‘A control freak’: murderer James Desborough convicted of two further killings
James Desborough, a man already serving a life sentence for murdering his cellmate, has been convicted of two additional murders involving his friends. The judge noted his controlling behavior and indicated he may face a whole-life prison term.
Why it matters
The case highlights extreme instances of violent crime and the legal complexities of sentencing individuals for multiple murders committed across different settings.
James Desborough. Police found notes suggesting he may kill again and planned to change his appearance before fleeing the UK. Photograph: Facebook James Desborough. Police found notes suggesting he may kill again and planned to change his appearance before fleeing the UK. Photograph: Facebook UK news ‘A control freak’: murderer James Desborough convicted of two further killings Man already serving life for killing his cellmate while awaiting trial also murdered and dismembered his friends Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman
Prefer the Guardian on Google On a spring day last year, James Desborough marched up to Cornwall’s county hall in Truro and began bombarding the offices with dozens of eggs stolen from a supermarket.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in