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A memorial service is due to be held for five women who were murdered in the Ipswich area last year. A memorial service is due to be held for five women whose bodies were found in the Ipswich area last year.
Gemma Adams, 25, Tania Nicol, 19, Anneli Alderton, 24, Paula Clennell, 24, and Annette Nicholls, 29, were all found dead in December. Gemma Adams, 25, Tania Nicol, 19, Anneli Alderton, 24, Paula Clennell, 24, and Annette Nicholls, 29, were found dead in December.
Prayers will be said for the women, who all worked as prostitutes, in a service at St Matthew's Church in Ipswich. Prayers will be said for the women, who worked as prostitutes, in a service at St Matthew's Church in Ipswich.
Steve Wright, 49, of Ipswich, is due to stand trial for the murders of the women in January. Steve Wright, 49, of Ipswich, is due to stand trial in January charged with murdering the women.
The Suffolk police inquiry into the deaths was one of the biggest England has ever seen, involving more than 500 officers from 30 forces.The Suffolk police inquiry into the deaths was one of the biggest England has ever seen, involving more than 500 officers from 30 forces.
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The operation began when Miss Nicol was reported missing, days after last being seen alive on 30 October last year.The operation began when Miss Nicol was reported missing, days after last being seen alive on 30 October last year.
On 15 November, police issued an appeal for information about a second missing woman - Miss Adams.On 15 November, police issued an appeal for information about a second missing woman - Miss Adams.
In early December the body of Miss Adams was found, followed soon afterwards by the discovery of Miss Nicol's body.In early December the body of Miss Adams was found, followed soon afterwards by the discovery of Miss Nicol's body.
On 10 December, Miss Alderton was found dead at Nacton, near Ipswich.On 10 December, Miss Alderton was found dead at Nacton, near Ipswich.
Two days later, the bodies of the two other women were found.Two days later, the bodies of the two other women were found.
Friday's service is due to begin at 1400 GMT at the church in Portman Road, Ipswich, and will be led by Canon Peter Townley.Friday's service is due to begin at 1400 GMT at the church in Portman Road, Ipswich, and will be led by Canon Peter Townley.
It will be open for visitors to come and go during a quiet period of about two hours, intended as an opportunity for people to say their own prayers for the five women.It will be open for visitors to come and go during a quiet period of about two hours, intended as an opportunity for people to say their own prayers for the five women.
Mr Wright, who denies the five murders, is due to stand trial at Ipswich Crown Court on 14 January.Mr Wright, who denies the five murders, is due to stand trial at Ipswich Crown Court on 14 January.