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Virgin Ben Moynihan jailed for revenge attacks on women | Virgin Ben Moynihan jailed for revenge attacks on women |
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An 18-year-old who attempted to murder three women in revenge for the fact he was still a virgin has been jailed for 21 years. | An 18-year-old who attempted to murder three women in revenge for the fact he was still a virgin has been jailed for 21 years. |
Ben Moynihan, of Knightstone Court, Portsmouth, was found guilty in January of stabbing the women as they walked home alone. | Ben Moynihan, of Knightstone Court, Portsmouth, was found guilty in January of stabbing the women as they walked home alone. |
They were attacked in separate incidents in Portsmouth last summer. | They were attacked in separate incidents in Portsmouth last summer. |
Moynihan must serve an additional five years on licence after his sentence ends, Winchester Crown Court heard. | Moynihan must serve an additional five years on licence after his sentence ends, Winchester Crown Court heard. |
During his trial, jurors heard Moynihan had difficulties finding a girlfriend and losing his virginity. | During his trial, jurors heard Moynihan had difficulties finding a girlfriend and losing his virginity. |
'Chilling and disturbing' | 'Chilling and disturbing' |
Police found a note which read "all women needs to die" and a journal containing descriptions of violence Moynihan dubbed his "diary of evil". | |
They also uncovered letters in which Moynihan said his frustration at not being able to lose his virginity had led to the attacks. | They also uncovered letters in which Moynihan said his frustration at not being able to lose his virginity had led to the attacks. |
He wrote: "I was planning to murder mainly women as an act of revenge because of the life they gave me, I'm still a virgin at 17," he wrote. | He wrote: "I was planning to murder mainly women as an act of revenge because of the life they gave me, I'm still a virgin at 17," he wrote. |
In a video found on his laptop, Moynihan had filmed recorded messages in which he also made threats against women. | In a video found on his laptop, Moynihan had filmed recorded messages in which he also made threats against women. |
Sentencing, Mr Justice Jay said Moynihan had an autistic spectrum disorder and a "gross lack of empathy" for his victims. | |
"The offences were planned and premeditated," he said. | "The offences were planned and premeditated," he said. |
"The contents of your computers were as chilling as they were disturbing." | "The contents of your computers were as chilling as they were disturbing." |
The judge also imposed an extended licence of five years to be served at the end of Moynihan's sentence. | The judge also imposed an extended licence of five years to be served at the end of Moynihan's sentence. |
'Flashbacks' | 'Flashbacks' |
Moynihan stabbed a 20-year-old, a 45-year-old and a 66-year-old woman in June and July last year. | |
The court heard the youngest victim, who said it took weeks before she could go out alone, often had flashbacks of the attack, and no longer trusted strangers. | |
Moynihan's third victim, now 67, told the court her life had been "turned upside down". | Moynihan's third victim, now 67, told the court her life had been "turned upside down". |
She said she was a strong, confident woman, now left struggling with day to day activities like going to the shops. | She said she was a strong, confident woman, now left struggling with day to day activities like going to the shops. |
Both women said they hoped Moynihan got the help he needed but one said "once he is behind bars, I'll finally be able to relax". |
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