Steve Wright, known as the Suffolk strangler, displayed a smirk in court as the brother of his sixth victim described the ongoing pain and suffering inflicted on their family. Wright, aged 67, admitted to abducting and murdering 17-year-old Victoria Hall over 25 years ago in a village near Felixstowe. Additionally, he confessed to attempting to kidnap Emily Doherty, then 22, in a Suffolk port town. On Friday, Wright was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 40 years.
Steven, who was 15 when his sister was killed, expressed the profound impact of the tragedy on their family. Victoria, a promising young woman from Trimley St Mary in Suffolk, vanished after a night out in 1999. Her lifeless body was discovered in a ditch five days later, miles away from where she was last seen. The distress caused by Victoria’s tragic end deeply affected her mother, who passed away before justice was served.
During the court proceedings, Wright appeared nonchalant and arrogant, contrasting with the gravity of the crimes he committed. Despite his demeanor, the judge sternly addressed him, emphasizing the severity of his actions. Wright’s sentencing ensures he will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars, given the dangerous nature of his crimes.