On November 28, 1994, James Watson, then 13 years old, strangled Rikki in a forest...

Published: 12:59 pm June 26, 2022
Updated: 9:04 pm March 8, 2026
After Being Found Guilty Of Killing Six-year-old Schoolboy Rikki Neave In Peterborough Nearly 30 Years Ago, A Man Has Been Sentenced To Life In Prison

On November 28, 1994, James Watson, then 13 years old, strangled Rikki in a forest on the Welland Estate.

After killing Rikki, Watson dressed the boy in a nearby wheelie bin before leaving his naked body in a pose with his arms and legs extended.

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