Serial killer Steve Wright, infamously known as the "Suffolk strangler," has entered a guilty plea for the kidnap and murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall in 1999, with his sentencing scheduled for Friday. In a related development, Wright also admitted to the attempted kidnap of Emily Doherty, who was 22 years old at the time, in Felixstowe just one day prior to Ms Hall's tragic death.
Victim's Account of Police Negligence
Emily Doherty, the sole surviving victim of Wright's attacks, has publicly criticised the police for their handling of her case, alleging that officers treated her like "a silly little girl" and failed to investigate her report with the seriousness it warranted. She contends that if her complaint had been taken more seriously, it might have led to Wright's earlier capture, potentially saving the lives of Ms Hall and five other women he later murdered.
Details of the Terrifying Ordeal
Ms Doherty recounted her harrowing 40-minute ordeal, during which she fought desperately to escape Wright's clutches. Following this traumatic experience, she expressed profound disappointment with the police's response, describing it as inadequate and dismissive, which she believes contributed to the subsequent killings.
Steve Wright was previously handed a whole-life sentence in 2008 for the murders of five women in the Ipswich area in 2006, a crime spree that instilled widespread fear over a six-week period. This latest admission adds to his notorious criminal record, highlighting ongoing concerns about police procedures and victim support in such high-profile cases.
