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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, denies killing Gemma Adams, 25, Tania Nicol, 19, Anneli Alderton, 24, Paula Clennell, 24, and 29-year-old Annette Nicholls.
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. Jury selection has begun at Ipswich Crown Court for the trial which is expected to last at least six weeks.
Jury selection for the trial has begun.
Diving teamDiving team
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.
He then appeared in Court One and confirmed his name during the hearing.He then appeared in Court One and confirmed his name during the hearing.
Steve Wright arrived at Ipswich Crown Court in a prison vanSteve Wright arrived at Ipswich Crown Court in a prison van
Police began enquiries on 1 November, 2006 when Miss Nicol was reported missing by her mother.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.
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.
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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 periodThe 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.
The trial is taking place in Court One, but the neighbouring court is also being used due to the media interest and the large number of relatives and friends of the victims.The trial is taking place in Court One, but the neighbouring court is also being used due to the media interest and the large number of relatives and friends of the victims.
Extra police have been stationed outside the court with more inside, while security screening has been increased.Extra police have been stationed outside the court with more inside, while security screening has been increased.
Peter Wright QC is presenting the prosecution case, while Mr Wright is being defended by Timothy Langdale QC.Peter Wright QC is presenting the prosecution case, while Mr Wright is being defended by Timothy Langdale QC.
The trial judge is Mr Justice Gross.The trial judge is Mr Justice Gross.