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Man who researched Southport killings jailed for 30 years for attempted murder of nine-year-old girl
- Jordan Wilkes, 29, was convicted of attempted murder after stabbing a nine-year-old girl in Christchurch, Dorset, on August 20, 2024.
- The victim's injuries were serious, with the neck wound narrowly missing major arteries, leaving her scarred for life.
- Wilkes had a history of violence and had researched child murders before the attack, according to the prosecution.
- He was sentenced to 30 years in prison, and Judge William Mousley KC described him as a dangerous offender.
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Man 'inspired' by Southport attack jailed for 30 years for attempted murder of nine-year-old girl
A 29-year-old man who researched child murders including the Southport killings has been jailed for 30 years for the attempted murder of a nine-year-old girl who he stabbed three times as she was playing outside his home.
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The Independent (US)Man obsessed with Southport killings found guilty of stabbing nine-year-old girl
The court heard that the victim ‘has not been the same child’ since the violent attack
·London, United Kingdom
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- 39% of the sources lean Left, 38% of the sources are Center
39% Left
L 39%
C 38%
R 23%
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