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Daily Mirror
02-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Navy murderer dubbed 'Frankenstein Killer' denied parole over 'safety' fears
Evil killer Allan Grimson, who has been linked to deaths across the globe, has been denied the chance to walk the streets once again as a parole board found concerns over public safety A murderer dubbed the 'Frankenstein Killer', whose real name is Allan Grimson, has been refused parole, the Mirror can reveal. The notorious Navy serial killer, behind bars for killing two young men, has been linked by police to 20 other deaths. And he is strongly linked to the mysterious disappearance of sailor Simon Parkes, 18, in December 1986. Both men served on the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious, which had docked in Gibraltar. The teenager, from Bristol, was last seen drinking at the Horseshoe Pub on Main Street, Gibraltar, after the ship docked there. Simon never returned to his vessel and despite numerous searches over the years, the 18-year-old's body has never been found and he is presumed to have been murdered. Witnesses claim to have seen Grimson with Simon during the night on the stopover on December 12, 1986, during HMS Illustrious tour of the Far East. But evil Grimson was caged for the brutal murders of Nicholas Wright, 18, on December 12, 1987, and Sion Jenkins, 20, exactly 12 months later. He lured each victim back to his Portsmouth flat, where he battered them both to death with a baseball bat after they rejected his sexual advances. He then buried them in roadside graves. While he had denied his murders had a sexual element, he told police that killing was 'better than sex' and admitted to scouring the ranks of trainees and cadets so he could dominate and kill the best looking ones. Speaking to detectives about his first killing, Grimson claimed the young man had spurned his attempted seduction, telling police how he punched the air in triumph and gave out a roar as he launched his brutal attack. He told shocked detectives: 'It was such a feeling. I have never had that feeling. It was a feeling of power, a good feeling. I felt good about it.' The bodies of the two men were not found for two years. But then, in 1999, Hampshire police re-examined their disappearances and questioned Grimson. They had learned that Nicholas had complained to his parents, shortly before he went missing, that the fire instructor had been pestering him sexually. Almost immediately Grimson admitted murdering Nicholas, and led detectives to his remains, which had lain undiscovered in the undergrowth near a busy road in Hampshire. 'There is one more body,' he then told the stunned officers. They were led to another lonely spot, a few miles away, where Mr Jenkins' body had been dumped. Detectives then began exploring the possibility he might have killed many more young men, looking into the disappearances of some 20 sailors, visiting ports around the world where he had been ashore while teaching on former naval flagship Illustrious and the Type 42 destroyer HMS Edinburgh. Simon Parke's mum Margaret has never given up hope Margaret has never given up hope of finding her son. She told The Mirror: 'I know Grimson is up for parole but in my opinion he is a very dangerous man and should never be released.' Today the parole board denied Grimson's latest bid for freedom. A spokesman for the Parole Board said: 'We can confirm that a panel of the Parole Board refused the release of Allan Grimson following a paper review. Parole Board decisions are solely focused on what risk a prisoner could represent to the public if released and whether that risk is manageable in the community. ' In the summary of the board's decision it read: 'After considering the circumstances of his offending, the progress made while in custody and the evidence presented in the dossier, the panel was not satisfied that release at this point would be safe for the protection of the public. The panel noted that there was no support in professional reports for Mr Grimson's release and it concluded that he was not yet ready to be released. Mr Grimson will be eligible for another parole review in due course."
STV News
16-05-2025
- General
- STV News
Royal Navy to guard Edinburgh Castle for first time
Sailors from across the Royal Navy say it is a 'privilege and honour' to guard Edinburgh Castle for the first time in history. The sailors are guarding the castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh from Friday until May 22 as Lady Elish Angiolini is welcomed as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. It marks the first occasion where the Navy has carried out such a task, with sailors in full uniform ahead of a senior service march for the arrival parade on Friday to welcome Lady Angiolini into the city at the Ceremony of the Keys. LPhot Stuart Dickson/Royal Navy The Royal Navy performed a dress rehearsal of the guard of honour. The duty is normally carried out by the British Army. Warrant Officer 1 Glynn 'Moffs' Moffat, the Royal Navy's state ceremonial training officer, said: 'It is a tremendous privilege and honour for the Royal Navy to be granted the unique opportunity, for the first time in history, to mount the ceremonial guard at both Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. 'These men and women, having so proudly represented the Royal Navy during the VE Day commemorations, now carry that same sense of duty and pride into the heart of Edinburgh. 'This historic moment follows a remarkable period in which the Royal Navy took centre stage as the lead service at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – another proud chapter in our enduring relationship with the city and its traditions. 'As someone who served aboard HMS Edinburgh and had the honour of marching her ship's company up the Royal Mile when we were granted the Freedom of the City in 2013, it's incredibly special to return under such historic circumstances. It truly feels like coming home.' The sailors have been rehearsing their routine alongside their colleagues in the Army, with drill instructors from both regiments at Redford Barracks ensuring they are up to scratch. A rehearsal took place at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Wednesday, before a full dress rehearsal for the inspecting officer of His Majesty's Governor of Edinburgh Castle, Major General Bob Bruce, on Thursday. The officer passed the guard of honour fit for duties. Brigadier Andrew Muddiman, Naval regional commander for Scotland and Northern Ireland, will be in attendance for the royal salute. He said: 'The General Assembly week is an important fixture in the Scottish calendar, and I'm delighted that this year the Royal Navy is able to provide the ceremonial support, from the Ceremony of the Keys to the individual guard mounts at the palace and Edinburgh Castle. 'It's a privilege to be in attendance for Lady Angiolini as the Lord High Commissioner as she inspects the Guard of Honour and meets our young sailors. 'For some this will be their first time in Edinburgh, for others a welcome return to the city. 'This is an opportunity for the Royal Navy to showcase its ceremonial skill and precision to the people of Scotland, who will not be disappointed.' The appointment of Lady Angiolini, a practising Roman Catholic, is a reflection of the historic declaration of friendship between the Kirk and the Catholic Church in Scotland. The Lord High Commissioner is the King's personal representative at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, which meets in May each year. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
