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21/06/2006
Man questioned over Rachel Nickell murder
Police investigating the murder of model Rachel Nickell in 1992 are questioning a 40-year-old man about the case, police have revealed.
It has been reported that the man is a convicted sex killer who is currently being detained at Broadmoor high security hospital. Police have not named the man and it is understood that the man has not been arrested.
However, it has been reported that the man is being questioned following a new discovery through modern DNA techniques.
Ms Nickell, 23, was murdered as she walked with her two-year-old son, Alex, on Wimbledon Common in 1992. She was sexually assaulted and stabbed 49 times.
Colin Stagg, from south-west London, was charged with the murder and went on trial in 1994. However, the case was thrown out due to lack of evidence. It was revealed that police had used an undercover female detective as a "honey trap" to encourage Mr Stagg to confess to the murder.
(KMcA/SP)
It has been reported that the man is a convicted sex killer who is currently being detained at Broadmoor high security hospital. Police have not named the man and it is understood that the man has not been arrested.
However, it has been reported that the man is being questioned following a new discovery through modern DNA techniques.
Ms Nickell, 23, was murdered as she walked with her two-year-old son, Alex, on Wimbledon Common in 1992. She was sexually assaulted and stabbed 49 times.
Colin Stagg, from south-west London, was charged with the murder and went on trial in 1994. However, the case was thrown out due to lack of evidence. It was revealed that police had used an undercover female detective as a "honey trap" to encourage Mr Stagg to confess to the murder.
(KMcA/SP)
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22 June 2006
Police continue to question man in Nickell murder case
Police investigating the murder of model Rachel Nickell in 1992 are continuing to question a 40-year-old man about the case. Ms Nickell, 23, was murdered as she walked on Wimbledon Common with her two-year-old son Alex. She was sexually assaulted and stabbed 49 times.
Police continue to question man in Nickell murder case
Police investigating the murder of model Rachel Nickell in 1992 are continuing to question a 40-year-old man about the case. Ms Nickell, 23, was murdered as she walked on Wimbledon Common with her two-year-old son Alex. She was sexually assaulted and stabbed 49 times.
04 December 2007
Rachel Nickell Murder Accused Appears In Court
A 41-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of former model Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common 15 years ago. Robert Napper appeared at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court today, accused of the 23-year-old's murder. He was granted technical bail on the condition that he remains detained at Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital.
Rachel Nickell Murder Accused Appears In Court
A 41-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of former model Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common 15 years ago. Robert Napper appeared at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court today, accused of the 23-year-old's murder. He was granted technical bail on the condition that he remains detained at Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital.
10 January 2007
Stagg set to receive compensation
Colin Stagg, the man cleared of the murder of Rachel Nickell, is eligible for a compensation payout from the Home Office. The Home Office has confirmed that Mr Stagg, 43, has been told that he is eligible for payment under the discretionary compensation scheme, although they would not confirm reports that the amount could be as much as £250,000.
Stagg set to receive compensation
Colin Stagg, the man cleared of the murder of Rachel Nickell, is eligible for a compensation payout from the Home Office. The Home Office has confirmed that Mr Stagg, 43, has been told that he is eligible for payment under the discretionary compensation scheme, although they would not confirm reports that the amount could be as much as £250,000.
24 January 2008
Not Guilty Plea Over Rachel Murder
A man charged with the murder of young mother Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common more than 15 years ago has appeared in court today. Robert Napper, 41, pleaded not guilty to Miss Nickell's murder at the Old Bailey via videolink from Broadmoor secure hospital. Napper was charged with Miss Nickell's murder in November, following a review of the case.
Not Guilty Plea Over Rachel Murder
A man charged with the murder of young mother Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common more than 15 years ago has appeared in court today. Robert Napper, 41, pleaded not guilty to Miss Nickell's murder at the Old Bailey via videolink from Broadmoor secure hospital. Napper was charged with Miss Nickell's murder in November, following a review of the case.
29 March 2011
Two Women Found Dead In Sheffield
The bodies of a mother and daughter have been found at a house in Hemsworth, in Sheffield. The discovery was made by police at an address on Ironside Road at 0740 BST. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is being questioned by police. The area around the property has been sealed off.
Two Women Found Dead In Sheffield
The bodies of a mother and daughter have been found at a house in Hemsworth, in Sheffield. The discovery was made by police at an address on Ironside Road at 0740 BST. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is being questioned by police. The area around the property has been sealed off.
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