May 6th 2024.
In a tragic and unsettling turn of events, Victor Farrant, a violent rapist, has passed away in prison shortly after being released. This 74-year-old man was serving a life sentence for the murder of Glenda Hoskins, a mother of three, and the attempted murder of Anne Fidler. The judge, who presided over Farrant's case, deemed his actions "so terrible" that he should never be granted freedom.
However, in March, Farrant requested to be released on compassionate grounds after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. The thought of this convicted criminal walking free instilled fear in the hearts of Ms. Hoskins' family. They were horrified at the possibility of her killer being able to walk the streets once again. Nonetheless, Farrant's request was denied, and he remained in prison until his passing on Friday at HMP Wakefield.
The cause of Farrant's death is currently under investigation by a coroner. Meanwhile, Ms. Hoskins' children - Iain, Katie, and David - released a statement expressing their relief that this chapter of their lives has come to an end. They acknowledged that Farrant's death does not change the circumstances of their mother's tragic murder, but it brings them some closure after enduring an "agonizing two months."
The children also stated that their mother's killer should have been held accountable for his actions and serve his entire life sentence, as the judge had initially ruled. They emphasized that Farrant's death brings no comfort or solace to their family, and the pain of their loss will never go away.
Farrant's criminal history dates back to 1988 when he was sentenced to 12 years in prison for rape and other offenses. He was released on parole in November 1995, only to commit another heinous crime just weeks later. He brutally attacked Anne Fidler in her home in Eastleigh, Hampshire, and then, six weeks later, he took the life of Glenda Hoskins in her luxurious waterside home in Portsmouth. He pushed her under the water in her bathtub, and her body was discovered by her 15-year-old daughter, Katie.
After murdering Mrs. Hoskins, Farrant fled and was eventually found in the south of France. This repeat offender psychopath instilled fear in the public, and now, with his passing, there is a sense of relief and safety for those who were affected by his actions. Glenda's son, Iain Hoskins, expressed his horror at the thought of Farrant being released and is now grateful that this will never happen. Despite the pain and trauma that Farrant caused, the Hoskins family can now start the healing process, knowing that he will never hurt anyone again.
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