Jack Whomes

Ex Detective Claims Essex Boys Convictions a Miscarriage of Justice

Ex Detective Claims Essex Boys Convictions a Miscarriage of Justice

A former detective says new evidence shows two men jailed for the Essex Boys murders may be innocent. Ex Detective Claims Essex Boys Convictions a Miscarriage of Justice Two men got life sentences for murder in the “Essex Boys” killings. Michael Steele, 82, and Jack Whomes, 63, were convicted and have always maintained their innocence.…

Essex Murders Revisited: Convicted Killer’s Release Prompts New Scrutiny

Essex Murders Revisited: Convicted Killer’s Release Prompts New Scrutiny

Fresh review of infamous Essex murders as Michael Steele’s possible release stirs debate. Convictions questioned. Essex Murders Revisited: Convicted Killer’s Release Prompts New Scrutiny Two men, Michael Steele and Jack Whomes, were jailed in 1998 and convicted for three Essex murders. The convictions of killing three gangsters prompted this fresh review. Steele is in his…