Yorkshire Ripper - The Sequel.

[wadey]

A man charged with the murders of three Bradford women has referred to himself as the "crossbow cannibal" in court.

Stephen Griffiths, 40, is accused of murdering prostitutes Suzanne Blamires, Shelley Armitage, and Susan Rushworth.

BBC

Looks like he's going to run the "Voices in the head" defence

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by wadey

A man charged with the murders of three Bradford women has referred to himself as the "crossbow cannibal" in court.

Stephen Griffiths, 40, is accused of murdering prostitutes Suzanne Blamires, Shelley Armitage, and Susan Rushworth.

BBC

Looks like he's going to run the "Voices in the head" defence

Wasn't me Alud it was the voices I tell you, the Voices Bollards

[Tealeaf]

Voices in the head? Thats what Sutcliffe said...and he first heard those voices when he was working as a gravedigger in the Bradford/Shipley cemetery, back in the mid '70s. That cemetery lies almost adjacent to the River Aire, slightly upriver from where the body parts where found.

Spooky, innit!

[flashy]

that bloke just wanted to be 'famous' he was studying psychology and was 'into' infamous murderers......who else gives themselves a name like that, me thinks he'd read too many books

[cashman]

Prostitution has been here since time began, it can never be eradicated thats simple fact, instead of the pathetic measures announced today, why don't they Legalise it? take the girls off the streets n would also bring much needed taxes into the coffers. thats my 2 pennorth, it would be much safer for the poor creatures that work it surely?

[Taggy]

Originally Posted by cashman

Prostitution has been here since time began, it can never be eradicated thats simple fact, instead of the pathetic measures announced today, why don't they Legalise it? take the girls off the streets n would also bring much needed taxes into the coffers. thats my 2 pennorth, it would be much safer for the poor creatures that work it surely?

I've yet to hear a solid argument as to why it shoud'nt be legalised and regulated properly! It would surely help control a certain ammount of drug use/abbuse, amongst young women mainly, as you say its always gonna be there, and if controlled properly, really doesn't do much harm i wouldn't say!

Best Regards - Taggy

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Taggy

I've yet to hear a solid argument as to why it shoud'nt be legalised and regulated properly! It would surely help control a certain ammount of drug use/abbuse, amongst young women mainly, as you say its always gonna be there, and if controlled properly, really doesn't do much harm i wouldn't say!

Best Regards - Taggy

Thats another simple fact Taggy, theres certainly more harm done now wi it on the streets.

[Less]

Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Voices in the head?

Such a serious crime as this & if he can convince a 'medical' expert he's telling the truth, he'll be locked away in comfort.

I don't think using a similar excuse for doing 40 in a 30 limit would be allowed would it?

Two different extremes but both crimes.

We put mad dogs down, it's time we did it again with this type of 'mad', (he's not mad he's conniving) humans, we are worse than animals.

[steeljack]

Originally Posted by Taggy

I've yet to hear a solid argument as to why it shoud'nt be legalised and regulated properly! It would surely help control a certain ammount of drug use/abbuse, amongst young women mainly, as you say its always gonna be there, and if controlled properly, really doesn't do much harm i wouldn't say!

Best Regards - Taggy

So where you suggest they put the brothels ? , I'm sure you wouldn't be keen on having one next door , especially if you have children or Grandkids come over to visit , I'm sure you wouldn't mind all the visiting by "strangers" not to mention additional parking problems .

[steeljack]

Originally Posted by garinda

I even saw a recent documentary about the thriving street prostitution industry in the Islamic state of Iran. I do think more comprehensive legislation would afford the sex workers more safety.

In the days of the Shah most of the towns in the south of the country had a public brothel (think in Farsi they are called a Bosco), usually about 5 miles outside of town , a large walled compound consisting of a number of houses, entrance to the compound was through a narrow door where you were patted down for weapons/contrabend by an armed guard. Was taken to the one outside Ahwaz which catered to the oil field workers who arrived either by the bus load or 20/30 guys in the skip of a dump truck by a co-worker for a cultural visit. ......nasty place

[Less]

Originally Posted by steeljack

In the days of the Shah most of the towns in the south of the country had a public brothel (think in Farsi they are called a Bosco), usually about 5 miles outside of town , a large walled compound consisting of a number of houses, entrance to the compound was through a narrow door where you were patted down for weapons/contrabend by an armed guard. Was taken to the one outside Ahwaz which catered to the oil field workers who arrived either by the bus load or 20/30 guys in the skip of a dump truck by a co-worker for a cultural visit. ......nasty place

Do you think you could draw me a map, or will your footprints still be leading the way?

[steeljack]

Interesting to note that Christianity is alone in condeming prostitution on moral grounds , Islam allows temporay marriages which is often used a way around any social stigma associated with prostitution
TheReligionofPeace - Islam: Temporary Marriage (Prostitution)

[steeljack]

Originally Posted by Less

Do you think you could draw me a map, or will your footprints still be leading the way?

Sorry , don't leave footprints and don't cast a shadow

[garinda]

Originally Posted by steeljack

In the days of the Shah most of the towns in the south of the country had a public brothel (think in Farsi they are called a Bosco), usually about 5 miles outside of town , a large walled compound consisting of a number of houses, entrance to the compound was through a narrow door where you were patted down for weapons/contrabend by an armed guard. Was taken to the one outside Ahwaz which catered to the oil field workers who arrived either by the bus load or 20/30 guys in the skip of a dump truck by a co-worker for a cultural visit. ......nasty place

The programme I saw featured prostitutes working the streets. Some took their children with them in the cars, for 'protection', in the hope they wouldn't be attacked. All the women featured were heroin addicts.

It was all filmed secretly....of course.

It's on YouTube, I've just noticed.

[Hiddlebit]

In some cases the addiction comes first, in others drugs are used by the particularly nasty characters who force these women into the work - the bruises don't tend to attract "punters" but compliance is forced through addiction instead...a thoroughly nasty trade that needs sorting.