Fan of TV show Dexter killed and dismembered two men in Cornish woodland, jury hears
James Desborough told team searching for missing men he enjoyed gory scenes in serial killer series, prosecution says
TL;DR
- James Desborough allegedly murdered Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman.
- He is accused of dismembering and burning their bodies in Cornish woodland.
- Desborough reportedly accessed victims' bank accounts and faked their movements to cover up the crimes.
- Police discovered burned bone fragments and body parts near his cabin.
- Desborough commented to a forensic biologist about "particularly enjoy[ing] the dismemberment scenes" in the show Dexter.
- Notes found in Desborough's cabin suggested planning for camouflage gear, leaving the UK, and "bodies buried".
- He denied murder but admitted to preventing lawful burial.
- The victims and Desborough knew each other from a residence for homeless people and those with addiction issues in Newquay.
- The prosecution claims the dismemberments were deliberate and precise, not frenzied.