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A man accused of murdering five women in Suffolk has appeared in court ahead of his trial.A man accused of murdering five women in Suffolk has appeared in court ahead of his trial.
Steve Wright, 49, is charged with the murder of Gemma Adams, 25, Tania Nicol, 19, Anneli Alderton, 24, Paula Clennell, 24, and Annette Nicholls, 29.Steve Wright, 49, is charged with the murder of Gemma Adams, 25, Tania Nicol, 19, Anneli Alderton, 24, Paula Clennell, 24, and Annette Nicholls, 29.
The women, who worked as prostitutes, were found dead near Ipswich during a 10-day period in December 2006.The women, who worked as prostitutes, were found dead near Ipswich during a 10-day period in December 2006.
Mr Wright denies the charges and the trial at Ipswich Crown Court is expected to last at least six weeks.Mr Wright denies the charges and the trial at Ipswich Crown Court is expected to last at least six weeks.
Jurors in the case are expected to be sworn in later.
Photographers and film crews captured Mr Wright's arrival at the court in a prison van at 0910 GMT.Photographers and film crews captured Mr Wright's arrival at the court in a prison van at 0910 GMT.
Police began enquiries on 1 November, 2006 when Miss Nicol was reported missing by her mother.
Diving teamDiving team
He then appeared in court number one and confirmed his name during the hearing.
Police began enquiries on 1 November, 2006 when Miss Nicol was reported missing by her mother.
On 15 November, they issued an appeal for information about a second missing woman, Miss Adams.On 15 November, they issued an appeal for information about a second missing woman, Miss Adams.
Then on 2 December the body of Miss Adams was found by a member of the public in a brook at Thorpes Hill, Hintlesham.Then on 2 December the body of Miss Adams was found by a member of the public in a brook at Thorpes Hill, Hintlesham.
This was followed on 8 December by the discovery of Miss Nicol's body by a specialist diving team in water at Copdock Mill.This was followed on 8 December by the discovery of Miss Nicol's body by a specialist diving team in water at Copdock Mill.
The bodies of the five women were found in a 10-day period
On 10 December the body of Miss Alderton was spotted by a passing motorist in woodland at Nacton.On 10 December the body of Miss Alderton was spotted by a passing motorist in woodland at Nacton.
Biggest inquiry
Two days later a member of the public reported seeing a body near to Old Felixstowe Road.Two days later a member of the public reported seeing a body near to Old Felixstowe Road.
Officers responded and the crew of the Suffolk Police helicopter saw a second body close by.Officers responded and the crew of the Suffolk Police helicopter saw a second body close by.
The bodies of the five women were found in a 10-day period
They were later confirmed to be Miss Clennell and Miss Nicholls.They were later confirmed to be Miss Clennell and Miss Nicholls.
The investigation was the biggest ever faced by the Suffolk force and involved 300 of their officers supported by specialist staff.The investigation was the biggest ever faced by the Suffolk force and involved 300 of their officers supported by specialist staff.
Another 300 officers and staff were brought in from 40 other forces in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to assist.Another 300 officers and staff were brought in from 40 other forces in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to assist.
Peter Wright QC will present the prosecution case, while Mr Wright will be defended by Timothy Langdale QC.Peter Wright QC will present the prosecution case, while Mr Wright will be defended by Timothy Langdale QC.
The trial judge is Mr Justice Gross.The trial judge is Mr Justice Gross.