One of those who initially campaigned for the Taylors' release, Bernard O'Mahoney, later admitted he had intimidated witnesses to build up the defence case. [25]

a b "Woman in murder trial tells of jealousy". The Independent. 20 July 1992 . Retrieved 20 July 2022.

Stuart, Julia (18 September 2001). " 'I love you. PS Did you kill her?'; By posing as a lonely young woman, Bernard O'Mahoney has coaxed several alleged killers into confessing their guilt. He's censorious about people who profit from crime, but is handsomely paid by the tabloids. Now, reports Julia Stuart, one of his 'victims' is suing him". The Independent. p.7. The man was nervous and refused to give his name, and Oxley started to tape the call. The social worker soon came to the point. “There’s this guy,” he said. “Derek Williams. I’m worried about him. He’s been making all sorts of allegations… This guy is weird. He’s told me a lot of things over the months. He doesn’t brag about it. He’s very calm and matter of fact… He says he’s done an armed robbery… He carries a knife and he’s told me he’s done a girl.” Two weeks later, JJ Tapp was woken at twenty to six in the morning by four detectives who arrived at her room with a search warrant and a stunning announcement. They told her they were arresting her for conspiracy to murder Alison Shaughnessy. JJ was bewildered.

Evidence was also heard at the trial that the pair had an interest in violence: Lisa had once stabbed a dog to death in Southend-on-Sea, and Michelle had an interest in knives and other weapons which she slept by in her room at night. [20] It was known that both took part in jujitsu, a martial art which teaches fighting with bare hands and knives. [21]Colin Stagg, David Kessler: The Lizzie James Conspiracy. House of Solomon 2001, ISBN 978-1-904037-00-2. The body of Erskine, 44, was found in the River Cam at Upware on 25 March 1990. He had last been seen on 15 December 1989 at his workplace, the Bank of England, in the City of London. It is not known if Erskine returned to his home at 5 Norland Square, Notting Hill, that evening. A number of cash withdrawals were made from his account after his disappearance and a man hired a car using Erskine's card and driving licence. Erskine's body was found wrapped in plastic bags and the cause of his death could not be determined. [16]

Napper questioned on unsolved murders". The Independent. 20 December 2008 . Retrieved 14 June 2022. John testified that Michelle had tried to resume their sexual relationship even after the murder, although Michelle claimed that John was the one who tried to resume the relationship. [16] It was known, however, that they had had sex 10 days after Shaughnessy's funeral. [6] [18]Filmmaker Bernard O'Mahoney, a man who had originally campaigned for the release of the Taylors and who then had an affair with Michelle, has since claimed that she confessed to the murder to him and has campaigned for the sisters to be re-convicted. The case led to discussions about the role of press and media in relation to criminal cases.