Rosemary West convicted

Title

Rosemary West convicted

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

23 Nov 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:03:39

Description

Niki Cardwell reports on the aftermath of the conviction at Winchester Crown Court of alleged serial killer, Rosemary West. West’s defence team led by Leo Goatley are lodging an appeal on the basis press coverage prejudiced the case. Also on the possible fate of the murder site at 25 Cromwell Street in Gloucester, child welfare reviews, nature of West’s disorders, possible further victims. Speakers include media consultant Maggie Brown; journalist Howard Sounes; Chief Executive of Gloucester’s social services, Michael Honey; Dr David Nias, clinical psychologist; John Holmes, Gloucester City Council.

Contributors

Niki Cardwell; John Holmes; Howard Sounes; Michael Honey; Rosemary West; Maggie Brown; David Nias

Keywords

Local authorities; Reports; Press; Homicide; Murderers; Child abuse; Murder trials; Mass media; Missing persons; Imprisonment; Trials; Conviction; Sentencing; Sexual abuse; Child welfare; Appeals; Gloucester; Rosemary West; Winchester; Fred West; Cromwell Street; Gloucester City Council

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