The 67-year-old pleads guilty at Old Bailey to killing Victoria Hall, his sixth murder victim
The Suffolk serial killer Steve Wright has pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to killing 17-year-old Victoria Hall, his sixth murder victim.
The 67-year-old had been due to go on trial at the Old Bailey for the murder of Victoria, who disappeared more than 25 years ago. He changed his plea on Monday and admitted her kidnap “by force or fraud” and murder on 19 September 1999. Wright also pleaded guilty to the attempted kidnap of Emily Doherty, then aged 22, in Felixstowe the day before.
It is the first time Wright has admitted any killings, despite pleas from his family to come clean.
He appeared in the dock of the Old Bailey in a navy and grey jumper, and spoke only to confirm his name and enter pleas. Mr Justice Bennathan said he would sentence the defendant on Friday to give Victoria’s family the chance to attend and submit victim impact statements.
