CASE FILE 1a: In 1986, a series of tragic events unfolded in London, resulting in the murder of four men and an attempted murder of three others. The pivotal moment came when one of the survivors courageously identified Michele del Marco Lupo as the assailant in a local gay pub, leading to his arrest and a sentence of four life terms.

Despite the extensive media coverage that followed, the details surrounding the victims and the tragic circumstances of their deaths remained largely underexplored. In recent years, the narrative has been further complicated by various entertainers—drag queens, comedians, and podcasters—who have sensationalised and glamorised Lupo's crimes, often perpetuating erroneous claims about the events. This lack of diligent research not only distorts the historical reality but also overshadows the lives of the victims and the true horror of these senseless crimes.

Over two episodes we first take a look at the victims before taking a look at the events and profile of murderer, Michele Lupo.

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XTRA Tea Blog - MURDER FILES: Jim, Tony, Damien & The Man with the Tartan Scarf

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