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18/04/2005
Ex-binman confesses to four murders
A former binman has today pleaded guilty at Leeds Crown Court to the murder of his girlfriend, her twin sister and an elderly couple.
Mark Hobson, 35, from Selby, North Yorkshire, admitted murdering his girlfriend Claire Sanderson, her sister Diane, both 27, and James Britton and his wife, both in their eighties, in July last year.
Outlining the case for the prosecution, Paul Worsley QC described the murders, which took place between July 10 and July 19 2004, as “horrific and chilling”.
Mr Worsley told the court that Hobson had planned to lure Diane to the flat, where he murdered her, after killing Claire. The court was told that Hobson had previously told a work colleague that he had chosen the “wrong sister”.
Hobson also pleaded guilty to the murders of Mr and Mrs Britton, whose home he broke into while he was on the run from the police.
The court was also shown notes written by Hobson, which seemed to indicate that Hobson might have been planning to commit more murders.
Hobson was reportedly close to tears as he pleaded guilty to all four charges of murder.
The case continues.
(KMcA/GB)
Mark Hobson, 35, from Selby, North Yorkshire, admitted murdering his girlfriend Claire Sanderson, her sister Diane, both 27, and James Britton and his wife, both in their eighties, in July last year.
Outlining the case for the prosecution, Paul Worsley QC described the murders, which took place between July 10 and July 19 2004, as “horrific and chilling”.
Mr Worsley told the court that Hobson had planned to lure Diane to the flat, where he murdered her, after killing Claire. The court was told that Hobson had previously told a work colleague that he had chosen the “wrong sister”.
Hobson also pleaded guilty to the murders of Mr and Mrs Britton, whose home he broke into while he was on the run from the police.
The court was also shown notes written by Hobson, which seemed to indicate that Hobson might have been planning to commit more murders.
Hobson was reportedly close to tears as he pleaded guilty to all four charges of murder.
The case continues.
(KMcA/GB)
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Multiple murder accused appears in court
A 34-year-old man charged with the murders of four people in north Yorkshire has appeared at Leeds Crown Court today. Mark Hobson, of New Lane, Selby, is charged with the murders of 27-year-old twins, Claire and Diane Sanderson. He is accused of killing Claire Sanderson on July 7, and her sister Diane on July 17.
Multiple murder accused appears in court
A 34-year-old man charged with the murders of four people in north Yorkshire has appeared at Leeds Crown Court today. Mark Hobson, of New Lane, Selby, is charged with the murders of 27-year-old twins, Claire and Diane Sanderson. He is accused of killing Claire Sanderson on July 7, and her sister Diane on July 17.
27 May 2005
Brutal murderer sentenced to life
A former binman who killed his girlfriend, her twin sister and an elderly couple has been jailed for life. Mark Hobson, 35, appeared at Leeds Crown Court a month after he admitted carrying out the four murders. Sentencing Hobson, the Judge said: “The damage you have done is incalculable. The enormity of what you have done is beyond words.
Brutal murderer sentenced to life
A former binman who killed his girlfriend, her twin sister and an elderly couple has been jailed for life. Mark Hobson, 35, appeared at Leeds Crown Court a month after he admitted carrying out the four murders. Sentencing Hobson, the Judge said: “The damage you have done is incalculable. The enormity of what you have done is beyond words.
27 July 2004
Police begin questioning multiple murder suspect
Police have begun questioning multiple murder suspect Mark Hobson after he was released from hospital earlier today. Mark Hobson, the man whom police were seeking in connection with four murders in northern England, was arrested on Sunday afternoon.
Police begin questioning multiple murder suspect
Police have begun questioning multiple murder suspect Mark Hobson after he was released from hospital earlier today. Mark Hobson, the man whom police were seeking in connection with four murders in northern England, was arrested on Sunday afternoon.
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