Andrew Murray

Andrew Murray

Male Custodial - 14y

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Offender ID: 1e745d0f-ae69-47fb-8ab3-63f40d205484

Offence Summary

Andrew Murray, with accomplice Carl Stokes, kidnapped, raped, and murdered 31-year-old Lorna Slane by tying her to a bed, claiming it was a bondage sex game gone wrong.

Full Description

In 2002, in Northampton, 31-year-old Lorna Slane was killed by her boyfriend Andrew Murray, who was convicted of rape and murder. Murray, along with his friend Carl Stokes, kidnapped Lorna and tied her to a bed in a brutal attack.

Stokes was initially acquitted of murder and rape but later convicted of false imprisonment. He claimed he had been tricked into participating in what Murray presented as a bondage and rape sex game that went wrong, stating, 'I didn't know she was in any danger. I had no reason to distrust Murray.' The court saw through these defences, holding Murray fully accountable for the sexual violence and killing.

Murray received a life sentence for murder with a minimum term of 14 years. This incident involved clear elements of non-consensual restraint and assault, framed falsely as consensual activity. The case is part of broader patterns of violence against women in intimate or manipulated relationships.

Source: We Can't Consent To This campaign article on East Midlands cases.

Location

City: Northampton

County: Northamptonshire

Case Details

Police Force: Northamptonshire Police

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Northamptonshire Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: wecantconsenttothis.uk

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