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Fan of TV show Dexter killed and dismembered two men in Cornish woodland, jury hears
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Fan of TV show Dexter killed and dismembered two men in Cornish woodland, jury hears

The Guardian · Jun 24, 2026, 4:51 PM

Key takeaways

  • The body of Claudio Aquilino, 57, was found in dense undergrowth.
  • A fan of the television serial killer show Dexter murdered two men before dismembering and burning their bodies in Cornish woodland surrounding the cabin where he lived, a jury has heard.
  • James Desborough, 40, allegedly killed Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman and hid their bodies in the dense undergrowth close to his cabin near St Austell.

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The body of Claudio Aquilino, 57, was found in dense undergrowth. Photograph: Devon and Cornwall Police/PAView image in fullscreen. The body of Claudio Aquilino, 57, was found in dense undergrowth. Photograph: Devon and Cornwall Police/PAUK news Fan of TV show Dexter killed and dismembered two men in Cornish woodland, jury hears James Desborough told team searching for missing men he enjoyed gory scenes in serial killer series, prosecution says

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James Desborough, 40, allegedly killed Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman and hid their bodies in the dense undergrowth close to his cabin near St Austell.

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