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Fan of TV serial killer Dexter 'dismembered and burnt bodies of two men in woods'
Prosecutors say James Desborough used the victims’ bank cards and left 1,900 burned bone fragments in woodland, while he denies both murder charges.
- James Desborough, 40, is standing trial at Winchester Crown Court for the murders of Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman. Desborough denies the killings but pleaded guilty to preventing the lawful burial of both men.
- Police search teams discovered 1,900 burned bone fragments and dismembered remains in Paramoor Woods near Sticker, where Desborough lived in a cabin. Prosecutors claim the disposal was deliberate and methodical, citing forensic evidence of the dismemberment process.
- After the victims' disappearances, Desborough allegedly accessed their bank accounts and spent funds in London, prosecutors claim, creating a false trail suggesting they remained alive. This deception occurred between April and July 2025.
- Before his disappearance, Aquilino reported Desborough was "really off his head" and "kamikaze," warning police of his concerns. Prosecutors also note Desborough allegedly told a resident he "particularly enjoyed the dismemberment scenes" in Dexter.
- Searches of Desborough's cabin uncovered handwritten notes labeled "Bug out list" and "Hostiles," detailing "bodies buried" and "new disguise" plans. Prosecutors argue this evidence demonstrates premeditation and contradicts the defendant's denial of the murders.
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'Dexter' Fan Accused of Dismembering Two Men and Scattering Remains Near Remote Woodland Cabin
A 40-year-old man accused of murdering two former housemates, dismembering their bodies and scattering their remains across remote woodland in Cornwall was an alleged avid fan of popular television serial killer and series Dexter, a court has heard. James Desborough is on trial over the deaths of Daniel Coleman, 43, and Claudio Aquilino, 57, in 2025. Their remains were discovered near the woodland cabin where Desborough lived. He denies murder b…
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Shock trial for double homicide – Over 1,900 burned bone fragments and human remains found in a forest area near the defendant's hut
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