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24/01/2008
Not Guilty Plea Over Rachel Murder
A man charged with the murder of young mother Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common more than 15 years ago has appeared in court today.
Robert Napper, 41, pleaded not guilty to Miss Nickell's murder at the Old Bailey via videolink from Broadmoor secure hospital.
Napper was charged with Miss Nickell's murder in November, following a review of the case.
He was remanded in custody and is due to face trial in November.
The 23-year-old former model was attacked on July 15, 1992 as she walked on Wimbledon Common with her two-year-old son Alex and their dog. She was stabbed 49 times and sexually assaulted.
The hunt for her killer was one of the largest ever seen in the UK, involving interviews with more than 3,000 people and the release of a video-fit of the killer.
Colin Stagg, from Roehampton in west London, was originally charged with Miss Nickell's murder, but he was acquitted in 1994. The judge threw out the case against Mr Stagg because police had used a "honey trap" - a female undercover officer, who feigned a romantic interest in him in order to encourage him to confess to the murder.
(KMcA)
Robert Napper, 41, pleaded not guilty to Miss Nickell's murder at the Old Bailey via videolink from Broadmoor secure hospital.
Napper was charged with Miss Nickell's murder in November, following a review of the case.
He was remanded in custody and is due to face trial in November.
The 23-year-old former model was attacked on July 15, 1992 as she walked on Wimbledon Common with her two-year-old son Alex and their dog. She was stabbed 49 times and sexually assaulted.
The hunt for her killer was one of the largest ever seen in the UK, involving interviews with more than 3,000 people and the release of a video-fit of the killer.
Colin Stagg, from Roehampton in west London, was originally charged with Miss Nickell's murder, but he was acquitted in 1994. The judge threw out the case against Mr Stagg because police had used a "honey trap" - a female undercover officer, who feigned a romantic interest in him in order to encourage him to confess to the murder.
(KMcA)
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04 December 2007
Rachel Nickell Murder Accused Appears In Court
A 41-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of former model Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common 15 years ago. Robert Napper appeared at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court today, accused of the 23-year-old's murder. He was granted technical bail on the condition that he remains detained at Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital.
Rachel Nickell Murder Accused Appears In Court
A 41-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of former model Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common 15 years ago. Robert Napper appeared at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court today, accused of the 23-year-old's murder. He was granted technical bail on the condition that he remains detained at Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital.
10 January 2007
Stagg set to receive compensation
Colin Stagg, the man cleared of the murder of Rachel Nickell, is eligible for a compensation payout from the Home Office. The Home Office has confirmed that Mr Stagg, 43, has been told that he is eligible for payment under the discretionary compensation scheme, although they would not confirm reports that the amount could be as much as £250,000.
Stagg set to receive compensation
Colin Stagg, the man cleared of the murder of Rachel Nickell, is eligible for a compensation payout from the Home Office. The Home Office has confirmed that Mr Stagg, 43, has been told that he is eligible for payment under the discretionary compensation scheme, although they would not confirm reports that the amount could be as much as £250,000.
21 June 2006
Man questioned over Rachel Nickell murder
Police investigating the murder of model Rachel Nickell in 1992 are questioning a 40-year-old man about the case, police have revealed. It has been reported that the man is a convicted sex killer who is currently being detained at Broadmoor high security hospital.
Man questioned over Rachel Nickell murder
Police investigating the murder of model Rachel Nickell in 1992 are questioning a 40-year-old man about the case, police have revealed. It has been reported that the man is a convicted sex killer who is currently being detained at Broadmoor high security hospital.
05 October 2006
Man remanded over park stabbing
A man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a girl in south-east London. Peter Anscombe, a 28-year-old healthcare assistant from St Mary Cray in Kent, appeared at Bromley Magistrates Court charged with the attempted murder of Carly Furness, 17, on Saturday.
Man remanded over park stabbing
A man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a girl in south-east London. Peter Anscombe, a 28-year-old healthcare assistant from St Mary Cray in Kent, appeared at Bromley Magistrates Court charged with the attempted murder of Carly Furness, 17, on Saturday.
22 June 2006
Police continue to question man in Nickell murder case
Police investigating the murder of model Rachel Nickell in 1992 are continuing to question a 40-year-old man about the case. Ms Nickell, 23, was murdered as she walked on Wimbledon Common with her two-year-old son Alex. She was sexually assaulted and stabbed 49 times.
Police continue to question man in Nickell murder case
Police investigating the murder of model Rachel Nickell in 1992 are continuing to question a 40-year-old man about the case. Ms Nickell, 23, was murdered as she walked on Wimbledon Common with her two-year-old son Alex. She was sexually assaulted and stabbed 49 times.
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