Robin Ligus Explained
Robin Stanislaw Ligus (6 March 1952 – 16 December 2022) was a convicted English serial killer. In 1996, he was convicted of murdering Robert Young and jailed for life. In 2011, Ligus was charged with three additional murders, found guilty of two, and ordered to be detained indefinitely in a secure hospital, having suffered from the effects of a stroke.[1]
Victims
- Trevor Bradley (aged 53), found in a burned out car in Melverley.[2]
- Brian Coles (aged 57), found in his home in Higher Heath, near Whitchurch, having been beaten to death with an iron bar.[3]
- Robert Young (aged 75), killed in Shrewsbury during a burglary of his home.[4]
Ligus was charged with the murder of Bernard Czyzewska but was found not guilty. Czyzewska drowned after being thrown into the River Severn near Porthill Bridge in Shrewsbury on 30 November 1994.[5] [6]
Death
Ligus died on 16 December 2022 at the age of 70.[7] [8]
See also
Notes and References
- News: Triple 1994 killer is sentenced. 2011-09-23. 2020-01-05. en-GB.
- News: Murderer committed 1994 killing. 2011-07-14. 2020-01-05. en-GB.
- News: Police apology to victim's family. 2011-09-09. 2020-01-05. en-GB.
- News: Jailed killer charged with three more murders after cold case review. Carter. Helen. 2010-09-17. The Guardian. 2020-01-05. en-GB. 0261-3077.
- News: Press Association . 2011-07-12 . Jury out in Shropshire triple murder trial . en-GB . The Guardian . 2023-12-20 . 0261-3077.
- Web site: 2017-03-10 . 'Murder victim' had no sign of head injuries, court told . 2023-12-20 . www.shropshirestar.com . en.
- Web site: Shrewsbury Serial Killer Robin Ligus dead at 70. Shropshire Star. Megan. Jones. 6 January 2023. 6 January 2023.
- News: Shrewsbury serial killer Robin Ligus dies aged 70. BBC News. BBC. 6 January 2023.
