Water for Elephants author says life was nearly ruined by obsession with murderer

A bestselling author who became ‘obsessed’ with freeing a convicted murderer from prison has revealed how the nearly six years she has spent on the case has left her ‘absolutely broke,’ ‘seriously ill,’ and ‘years past deadline’ on her next book.    Sara Gruen, whose 2006 novel Water for Elephants sold 10 million copies worldwide, has … Read more

Retired UK detective ‘has evidence his wife’s cousin was killed by Backpacker Murderer in 1971

A retired British police officer claims he has found evidence his wife’s pregnant cousin was the first victim of Australia’s most notorious serial killer. Hugh Hughes, a retired detective sergeant from Borth, Wales, said there are ‘many strong indications’ Keren Rowland was murdered by Ivan Milat.  Milat was convicted of murdering seven young backpackers and … Read more

A murderer, a rapist and a torturer… at the top of Spotify’s drill rap playlist

Spotify has been accused of glamorising violence by featuring a string of criminals in its official drill music ‘chart’. At least ten of the top 30 tracks on the music-streaming giant’s Sound Of UK Drill playlist last week involved thugs with convictions for offences including murder, rape and torture. Jayden O’Neill-Crichlow, who performs under the … Read more

Convicted murderer who was allowed to stay in UK after last-minute appeal got £93,555 in legal aid

A convicted murderer who dodged deportation to Jamaica with a last-minute appeal has been awarded £93,000 in legal aid, it can be disclosed. Michael Antonio White was taken off a Home Office flight last month after his lawyers submitted new claims shortly before take-off. Now in his 50s, he was sentenced to life in prison … Read more

Convicted murderer who was allowed to stay in UK after last-minute appeal got £93,555 in legal aid

A convicted murderer who dodged deportation to Jamaica with a last-minute appeal has been awarded £93,000 in legal aid, it can be disclosed. Michael Antonio White was taken off a Home Office flight last month after his lawyers submitted new claims shortly before take-off. Now in his 50s, he was sentenced to life in prison … Read more

Retired academic’s daughter, 27, ‘hid murderer boyfriend in her parents’ £800,000 home’

The graduate daughter of a retired academic shielded her murderer boyfriend from police after he stabbed his cousin to death using her father’s Scout knife, a court heard today. Former Manchester Metropolitan University student Megan Armstrong-Challinor, 27, moved Jerome Bailey, 38, into her parents’ £800,000 home while they were holidaying in Spain. Croydon Crown Court … Read more

Retired academic’s daughter, 27, ‘hid murderer boyfriend in her parents’ £800,000 home’

The graduate daughter of a retired academic shielded her murderer boyfriend from police after he stabbed his cousin to death using her father’s Scout knife, a court heard today. Former Manchester Metropolitan University student Megan Armstrong-Challinor, 27, moved Jerome Bailey, 38, into her parents’ £800,000 home while they were holidaying in Spain. Croydon Crown Court … Read more

Scores of protesters set off flares in London and brand India’s Modi a ‘murderer’ over new farm laws

Scores of people gathered at a demonstration in central London on Sunday in solidarity with farmers protesting new laws in India.  The Metropolitan Police warned people at the Indian High Commission that they risked being fined if they break coronavirus restrictions, and urged protesters to leave the area. One arrest was made.  The Sikh UK … Read more

Murderer convicted of 1967 ‘One Armed Bandit’ killing that inspired Get Carter dies aged 83

A convicted murderer, whose crime inspired 70s classic Get Carter, has died after a long illness and lengthier battle to try and clear his name.  Michael Luvaglio, passed away aged 83, after decades of efforts to prove his innocence alongside Dennis Stafford. They were both found guilty in 1967 of the gangland-style shooting of Angus Sibbet, … Read more

Murderer Jeremy Bamber loses bid to bring legal action over prison service refusal to downgrade him

White House Farm serial killer Jeremy Bamber, 59, LOSES High Court legal challenge after prison service refused to downgrade him from maximum security Category A status By Dan Sales For Mailonline Published: 10:47 GMT, 30 October 2020 | Updated: 11:50 GMT, 30 October 2020 Serial killer Jeremy Bamber has lost his latest bid to get … Read more