Double Murder Accused Strangled Devon Cellmate

James Desborough, 40, is accused of murdering his cellmate, Steven Kempster, by strangulation while both were incarcerated and awaiting trial. The jury at Winchester crown court heard this allegation as part of Desborough's ongoing trial for the alleged murders of Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman. Desborough is also accused of concealing parts of Aquilino and Coleman's bodies in woodland near his cabin in St Austell, Cornwall. His conviction for the murder of Steven Kempster occurred in March, prior to the current proceedings.

The trial for the alleged murders of Aquilino and Coleman is presenting evidence that Desborough, a self-proclaimed fan of television shows depicting serial killers, committed the act of strangulation against Kempster. This incident reportedly took place while Desborough was already imprisoned and facing charges for the earlier deaths. The prosecution is building a case that links these events, suggesting a pattern of violent behavior. The jury is tasked with determining Desborough's guilt in the deaths of Aquilino and Coleman, with the cellmate's murder serving as a significant point of evidence presented during the proceedings.

Further details presented to the jury indicate that the concealment of the victims' remains involved dense undergrowth, suggesting an attempt to obscure the evidence. The location near Desborough's cabin in Cornwall is a key element in the investigation. The court is examining the timeline of events and the nature of Desborough's alleged actions in relation to all three alleged victims. The prosecution aims to establish a clear narrative of premeditation and execution of violent crimes. The defense is expected to challenge the evidence presented by the prosecution. The outcome of this trial will determine Desborough's legal responsibility for the deaths of Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman.