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Suffolk murders trial under way Suffolk victims had drug problems
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The prosecution has begun outlining its evidence against a man accused of murdering five women in Suffolk. Five women found dead in Suffolk had drug problems and worked as prostitutes to fund their addiction, a court heard.
Steve Wright, 49, denies killing Gemma Adams, 25, Tania Nicol, 19, Anneli Alderton, 24, Paula Clennell, 24, and 29-year-old Annette Nicholls.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. Peter Wright QC, prosecuting, told Ipswich Crown Court: "In each of their cases this decision was ultimately to prove fatal."
A new jury will hear the case at Ipswich Crown Court after the first was discharged on Wednesday. He said the first woman to go missing was the youngest victim, Miss Nicol.
Peter Wright QC, is outlining the prosecution's case against Mr Wright to the jury, which is made up of nine men and three women. The prosecution is outlining its case against Mr Wright to the jury, which is made up of nine men and three women.
Police began their investigation on 1 November, 2006 when Miss Nicol was reported missing by her mother.Police began their investigation 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.
The women were all found dead on the outskirts of IpswichThe women were all found dead on the outskirts of Ipswich
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.
Mr Wright was charged with the murder of all five women on 21 December 2006.Mr Wright was charged with the murder of all five women on 21 December 2006.
He is being defended by Timothy Langdale QC during the trial before the judge, Mr Justice Gross.He is being defended by Timothy Langdale QC during the trial before the judge, Mr Justice Gross.