Steve Wright, 49, denies killing Gemma Adams, 25, Tania Nicol, 19, Anneli Alderton, 24, Paula Clennell, 24, and 29-year-old Annette Nicholls.

The women, who worked as prostitutes, were found dead near Ipswich during a 10-day period in December 2006.

A new jury will hear the case at Ipswich Crown Court after the first was discharged on Wednesday.

Peter Wright QC, is outlining the prosecution's case against Mr Wright to the jury, which is made up of nine Football: Arsenal beat Chelsea ...
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Police began their investigation on 1 November, 2006 when Miss Nicol was reported missing by her mother.

On 15 November, they issued an appeal for information about a second missing woman, Miss Adams.

Then on 2 December the body of Miss Adams was found by a member of the public in a brook at Thorpes Hill, Hintlesham.

This was followed on 8 December by the discovery of Miss Nicol's body by a specialist diving team in water at Copdock Mill.

On 10 December the body of Miss Alderton was spotted by a passing motorist in woodland at Nacton.

Mr Wright was charged with the murder of all five women on 21 December 2006.

He is being defended by Timothy Langdale QC during the trial before the judge, Mr Justice Gross.

(BBC)

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