Man admits murdering mum and son in Coventry & woman near Leamington

Anthony Russell killed them in October 2020.

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 14th Feb 2022
Last updated 14th Feb 2022

A man has admitted murdering 3 people in Coventry and Warwickshire.

Anthony Russell had previously pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Julie Williams, her son David, and Nicole Mcgregor in October 2020.

But, he's now changed his plea to guilty at a hearing at Warwick Crown Court.

Julie Williams was found dead in a flat in Bell Green on the 25th October.

Police then found her son David dead 24 hours later in a seperate flat.

A few days later, the body of Nicole Mcgregor was found in woodland near Leamington.

39-year-old Russell, of no fixed address, has denied one count of rape, and is going on trial today (Monday).

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