Homosexual killer Michael Lupo case

Title

Homosexual killer Michael Lupo case

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

11 Jul 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:03:44

Description

Report on case of Italian serial killer Michael Lupo, who killed four homosexuals after discovering he had contracted AIDS, following his conviction. Detective Superintendent John Shoemake(?) who was in charge of the investigation commends the bravery of his officers and David Cole who survived an attack by Lupo and agreed to go undercover to identify him. Lupo picked up victim Damien McCluskey at the Copacabana gay club in Earls Court and manager Ismail Timbe(?) discusses Lupo and why gay men will continue to pick up strangers despite the risks. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

John Shoemake(?); Ismail Timbe(?)

Keywords

London; Homicide; Homosexuality; Earls Court; AIDS; Identity; Personal safety; Criminal investigation; Gays; Michael Lupo; Gay community; David Cole; Damien McCluskey

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