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Colin Pitchfork is a British double child-murderer and rapist. He was the first person convicted of rape and murder using DNA profiling after he murdered two girls in neighbouring Leicestershire villages: Lynda Mann in Narborough in November 1983, and Dawn Ashworth in Enderby in July 1986.
Jun 15, 2023 · Pitchfork was convicted of raping and strangling two 15-year-old girls in Leicestershire in 1983 and 1986. He was recalled to prison in 2021 after being released, but the Parole Board decided he can be freed again, sparking outrage from the victims' families and MPs.
Dec 7, 2023 · Pitchfork was the first murderer to be convicted using DNA evidence for raping and strangling two 15-year-old girls in Leicestershire in 1983 and 1986. The Parole Board ruled against releasing him after he was recalled from prison in 2021, following concerns about his attitude and behaviour.
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Nov 22, 2021 · The double child killer, who spent 33 years in prison for raping and murdering two teenage girls in the 1980s, was arrested after probation staff raised concerns. He was the first person to be convicted of murder using DNA evidence and his case sparked public outcry and a review of the Parole Board.
Jun 15, 2023 · Double child killer and rapist Colin Pitchfork has been granted parole and will be released from prison. Pitchfork was jailed for life for raping and strangling two 15-year-old girls, Lynda...
Jul 3, 2023 · 3 July 2023. By Amy Phipps,BBC News. PA Media. Colin Pitchfork was jailed for life for raping and strangling two 15-year-old girls, Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth. The Lord Chancellor has asked...
Jul 13, 2021 · The Parole Board rejected the government's challenge to free Pitchfork, who raped and killed two schoolgirls in the 1980s. He was the first person in UK history to be convicted on the basis of DNA evidence.
