[Sussex] Wild Park murders - Russell Bishop, 51, is to stand trial.

The Clown of Pevensey Bay · Feb 2, 2018

Russell Bishop, 51, is to stand trial at the Old Bailey accused of the murders of two nine-year-old girls in Brighton in 1986, it can be reported today.

Today he pleaded not guilty to killing Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway, both aged nine.

The girls were murdered in woods at Wild Park near the Moulsecoomb estate, Brighton, east Sussex, on 9th October 1986.

His trial will begin on October 15th.

(Careful, people)

Triggaaar · Feb 2, 2018

Is there new evidence or something?

BensGrandad · Feb 2, 2018

I though that he had already been aquitted of those murders.

smudge · Feb 2, 2018

I was under the impression that he had been tried already. However, I hope justice will come to the correct conclusion after all these years.

GT49er · Feb 2, 2018

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Bishop_(sex_offender)

Yes, I know it's Wiki and all that, but it gives a pretty straightforward summary of the known facts. If people stick to this, there shouldn't be any trouble with this thread. But then again, that leaves little to discuss, so there's probably not much point in this thread continuing anyway!

Cadiz Seagull · Feb 2, 2018

He was tried for both murders but was acquitted.

At the time that would have meant that he couldn't be tried again under the double jeopardy rule.

But that rule was changed and someone previously acquitted can now be tried again as long as more evidence has come to light - presumably significant evidence.

Thunder Bolt · Feb 2, 2018

http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/1591..._of_Nicola_Fellows_and_Karen_Hadaway_murders/

pishhead · Feb 2, 2018

This still seems like yesterday for me. I grew up with both of the girls. Let's hope both families finally get the justice they deserve.

Thunder Bolt · Feb 2, 2018

Cadiz Seagull said:
He was tried for both murders but was acquitted.

At the time that would have meant that he couldn't be tried again under the double jeopardy rule.

But that rule was changed and someone previously acquitted can now be tried again as long as more evidence has come to light - presumably significant evidence.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4406129.stm

Driver8 · Feb 2, 2018

I hope they can prove it this time.

Gritt23 · Feb 2, 2018

This is either a very dangerous thread for Bozza, or a very boring thread. I fear the former, as so many stories of conversations in pubs etc have done the rounds since 1986.

Be careful everyone. This thread needs to be dull, boring and just state facts.

Blue Valkyrie · Feb 2, 2018

Thread lock needed.

James Bond's body double · Feb 2, 2018

Get this right, close or lock thread.

pearl · Feb 2, 2018

Isn't he in prison?

I always think of those two little girls when I walk to the Amex

Eeyore · Feb 2, 2018

No need to lock the thread if people behave sensibly.

Simple fact is justice wasn't served. Hopefully it now will be- whatever the outcome.

James Bond's body double · Feb 2, 2018

Brighton Lines said:
No need to lock the thread if people behave sensibly.

Simple fact is justice wasn't served. Hopefully it now will be- whatever the outcome.

I served Bishop when working at Halfords around the time he was originally arrested, send shivers when I heard his name.

Just hope justice is served this time around for whoever is to blame.

Bozza · Feb 2, 2018

Sorry - I fear this has already gone too far or will do very shortly.

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