Evil child killer Levi Bellfield tried to take his own life on anniversary of Lin & Megan Russell murders
LEVI Bellfield tried to kill himself after “flipping out” on the anniversary of the Lin and Megan Russell murders.
The serial killer, 54, slashed his groin with a craft knife and was taken for treatment.
Bellfield tried to kill himself after ‘flipping out’ on the anniversary of the Lin and Megan Russell murders[/caption]He has now tried to kill himself three times since guards thwarted his first suicide attempt in November.
Dr Russell, 45, and daughter Megan, six, were killed in Chillenden, Kent, on July 9, 1996, while Megan’s nine-year-old sister Josie survived.
A source said: “Bellfield flipped out. The anniversary always gets to him.
“He was in a real state and was shouting at people on the phone and had a go at his female partner when she visited.
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“The next day he cut himself in the groin.
“He has slashed himself in the same spot before and had marks on his neck after a hanging attempt. No one would be surprised if he succeeds one day.”
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We told in February how Bellfield, at Frankland jail, Durham, had confessed to the killings.
Michael Stone was convicted of them despite no forensic evidence linking him to the scene.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission is investigating Bellfield’s confession.
A decision on whether Stone can appeal is expected later this year.