Convicted mass murderer Jeremy Bamber hopes new evidence could lead to his release after 40 years in prison for the tragic killings of his family in Essex.
Essex: Jeremy Bamber, a convicted mass murderer, is hoping for a chance at freedom. He was sentenced to life in prison for killing five family members in 1985.
Bamber, now 64, shot his adoptive parents, sister, and her twin boys at their farm. He claimed his sister, who had schizophrenia, was the real shooter.
During the trial, the prosecution argued that evidence showed she couldn’t have used the rifle. They pointed out blood found inside the silencer linked Bamber to the crime.
As the 40th anniversary of the murders approaches, Bamber’s lawyers say they have new photographic evidence. They claim it shows a second silencer that police never disclosed.
The legal team believes this evidence could change the case. They argue the jury should have known about it, as it could have helped Bamber’s defense.
Bamber’s lawyer, Mark Newby, emphasized that the original case relied on the idea of one silencer. If there were two, it could undermine the prosecution’s argument.
Newby stated that the new evidence suggests there were indeed two silencers. He believes this could make the conviction unsafe and warrant a new investigation.
Essex Police responded, reiterating that Bamber was responsible for the tragic murders. They noted that multiple appeals have upheld his conviction over the years.
