The Monster of Newquay: A Tale of Depravity and Injustice The sentencing of James Desborough, a 40 year old triple killer who dismembered his victims' bodies and hid them in woodland, has brought closure to some but raises disturbing questions about the societal factors that enabled his crimes.
His whole life jail sentence is a rare acknowledgment by the justice system that some individuals are beyond rehabilitation.
Desborough targeted vulnerable individuals living on the margins, taking advantage of their chaotic personal lives to justify his brutal actions.