The horrifying case of David Fuller, a hospital electrician who murdered two women and committed acts of necrophilia in Kent hospitals, has sent shockwaves across the UK. Fuller, who worked at hospitals in Kent, was convicted of the brutal murders of Wendy Knell and Caroline Pierce in 1987, as well as defiling corpses in mortuaries.
The Crimes
Fuller's crimes remained undetected for decades until advances in DNA technology finally linked him to the murders. His victims, Wendy Knell and Caroline Pierce, were both attacked in their homes in Tunbridge Wells. The brutality of the murders left the community in fear for years.
The Disturbing Revelations
During the investigation, police uncovered even more disturbing evidence. Fuller had accessed hospital mortuaries, where he sexually abused the bodies of at least 100 deceased women and girls. The sheer scale of his necrophilia shocked investigators and the public alike.
The Inquiry
An independent inquiry was launched to examine how Fuller was able to carry out his crimes undetected for so long. The inquiry revealed serious failings in hospital security and oversight, particularly regarding access to mortuaries.
The Aftermath
Fuller was sentenced to life imprisonment with a whole-life order, meaning he will never be released. The case has led to calls for stricter controls in hospitals and better protection for the deceased.
