Serial killer Steve Wright sentenced to 40 more years for schoolgirl’s murder

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Kevin Rawlinson and agencyFebruary 6, 2026 at 03:17 PM

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Steve Wright, already serving a whole-life sentence for murdering five women, received an additional 40-year sentence at the Old Bailey on Friday for the 1999 murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall and the attempted kidnap of 22-year-old Emily Doherty in Felixstowe, Suffolk. Wright, who initially denied involvement, changed his plea this week, admitting to Hall's murder. The prosecution stated that Wright was "on the prowl" and looking for a young woman to kidnap in his burgundy Ford Granada Scorpio. Doherty escaped Wright's attempted abduction after becoming separated from friends, but Hall, who was abducted near her home, was not so fortunate. Doherty's description of the car helped police identify Wright as a suspect.

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Gemma Algar 35% Suffolk Constabulary 35% Trimley St Mary 35% Jocelyn Ledward KC ×240% Felixstowe 40% Suffolk 40% Mr Justice Bennathan 50% Old Bailey ×260% Emily Doherty ×475% Victoria Hall ×785% Steve Wright ×795%

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steve wright 100% victoria hall 90% serial killer 90% murder 80% sentencing 70% kidnap 70% emily doherty 60% attempted kidnap 60% predator 60% sexually motivated 50%

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