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Pensioner, 80, jailed over 1974 Islington killing of young woman after DNA breakthrough

John Apelgren, 80, was sentenced for 10 years and 6 months over the death of Eileen Cotter, who he throttled before throwing her out of his car.

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2023

Pensioner jailed over 1974 killing of young woman after DNA breakthrough

John Apelgren, 80, was sentenced for 10 years and 6 months over the death of Eileen Cotter, who he throttled before throwing her out of his car.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Islington: Pensioner guilty of killing woman 49 years on after DNA breakthrough

John Apelgren, now 80, hit Eileen Cotter in the face and throttled her before throwing her body out of his car in 1974

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2023

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Pensioner guilty of 1974 manslaughter of young woman after DNA breakthrough

John Apelgren, 80, hit sex worker Eileen Cotter in the face and throttled her before throwing her body out of his car in 1974, the Old Bailey heard.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Pensioner on trial accused of murdering young woman in 1974

Eileen Cotter, 22, was found dead outside garages in north London.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

Man, 79, pleads not guilty to murder of woman 48 years ago

John Apelgren is accused of killing 22-year-old Eileen Cotter in Islington, north London, in 1974.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

Man charged with 1974 murder of woman found strangled in Highbury

A pensioner is due to appear in court on Thursday charged with murdering a young woman in north London and indecently assaulting another almost 50 years ago.

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2022

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Man charged with murder over death of woman in 1974

Eileen Cotter, 22, was found dead behind Hamilton Park in Islington nearly 50 years ago.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

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