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James Desborough, who also strangled cellmate to death for snoring while awaiting trial, hid body fragments in Cornwall woodsA triple killer who murdered and dismembered the bodies of two of his friends before strangling a third man to death in prison while awaiting trial has been told he will spent the rest of his life in prison. Mr Justice Saini…
Published July 29, 2026 · Category: News
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James Desborough, who also strangled cellmate to death for snoring while awaiting trial, hid body fragments in Cornwall woods
A triple killer who murdered and dismembered the bodies of two of his friends before strangling a third man to death in prison while awaiting trial has been told he will spent the rest of his life in prison.
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Mr Justice Saini, who sentenced James Desborough, 40, at Winchester crown court, described the circumstances of the case as unique.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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James Desborough, who also strangled cellmate to death for snoring while awaiting trial, hid body fragments in Cornwall woodsA triple killer who murdered and dismembered the bodies of two of his friends before strangling a third man to death in prison while awaiting trial has been told he will spent the rest of his life in prison.Mr Justice Saini, who sentenced James Desborough, 40, at Winchester crown court, described the circumstances of the case as unique. Continue reading...
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