June 3rd 2024.
Kathy's life was forever altered when she crossed paths with Stephen Griffiths. At the time, she had no idea that this chance encounter would lead to a tumultuous relationship and expose her to the dark and twisted mind of one of Britain's most notorious serial killers. Kathy, a former nightclub queen and prison officer, never could have imagined the horrors that awaited her when she fell for Griffiths, a man who later became known as the "Crossbow Cannibal."
In the early 2000s, Kathy and Griffiths began a whirlwind romance. At first, everything seemed perfect - he was charming, intelligent, and incredibly handsome. But it wasn't long before Kathy started to notice unsettling patterns in his behavior. He became increasingly controlling and manipulative, using tactics like spiking her tea, locking her up, and even beating her. Kathy was trapped in a cycle of abuse, unable to escape Griffiths' grasp.
But it wasn't until years later that the full extent of Griffiths' evil was revealed. Police knocked on Kathy's door and delivered the shocking news - her former partner had murdered three women and even confessed to consuming some of their body parts. Kathy was left reeling, struggling to come to terms with the fact that the man she once loved was capable of such unspeakable acts.
Reflecting on her experience, Kathy admits that it feels like a lifetime ago. She has moved on from the relationship, but the scars from her traumatic past still linger. She often questions her own judgement and finds herself constantly second-guessing her thoughts and actions. The man she once thought was the "smartest person" she had ever met had completely shattered her sense of self.
Griffiths' control over Kathy was insidious and subtle. He portrayed himself as submissive, but in reality, he was manipulating and isolating her from her loved ones. He even went as far as wearing glasses instead of his usual contacts to further assert his dominance over Kathy. Despite the abuse and the warning signs from those closest to her, Kathy never questioned whether Griffiths truly cared for her. She had relinquished control and was a prisoner in her own home.
Looking back, Kathy can't believe how much she disappeared during her time with Griffiths. But now, she is determined to move forward, to heal from her emotional scars and regain her sense of self. She knows that it will be a long road, but she is grateful to have escaped from the grips of a man who was capable of unimaginable evil.
Kathy's life took a dramatic turn when she crossed paths with Stephen Griffiths. At the time, she never would've imagined that her trust in him would be shattered. In her mind, he was the perfect match and their meeting in 2001 seemed like fate.
Little did Kathy know that this man would go on to become one of the most notorious serial killers in Britain. With great courage, she has finally decided to share her story in the true crime series, Serial Killer Wives. In this gripping six-part series, Kathy and other individuals open up about their experiences of living with some of the world's most infamous criminals.
Kathy, a former nightclub queen and prison officer, found herself in a relationship with Griffiths over 20 years ago. At the time, he was from Bradford and little did she know about his dark and twisted nature. Between 2009 and 2010, he brutally murdered three women: Susan Rushworth, Shelley Armitage, and Suzanne Blamires. The police were finally able to catch him thanks to CCTV footage of him shooting Blamires in the head inside his flat. It was later discovered that he had dismembered and disposed of his victims' bodies, and even confessed to cannibalism, claiming it was "part of the magic."
While Griffiths' crimes were beyond disturbing, it's important to note that his behavior was alarming even before the murders. Kathy was his punching bag, subjected to manipulation and violence throughout their whirlwind romance. He even went as far as spiking her tea, taking her dogs, locking her up, and physically abusing her.
Although she eventually managed to escape, it wasn't until years later that the truth about her ex was revealed when the police showed up at her door. In an interview with The Agency, Kathy reflects on the ordeal as if it happened a lifetime ago. She often forgets just how much she has been affected by the experience and admits to still having emotional scars.
Kathy describes her confusion and lack of trust in her own judgement ever since the truth about her ex came to light. She remembers how she used to trust her own thoughts, but that has all changed now. She feels like she's constantly questioning herself and stuck in a never-ending cycle of self-criticism.
When Kathy first met Griffiths, she was captivated by his intelligence and charm. But within just two weeks of being in a relationship with him, she felt completely broken. She had no fight left in her and could only exist in the present moment. Looking back, she's shocked at how much she disappeared because of him, as his control over her was so subtle and unexpected.
Griffiths exerted his control over Kathy in ways that were not obvious at first, like wearing glasses instead of contacts. He isolated her from her loved ones and would switch between being affectionate and punishing her. Despite miscarrying a pregnancy just two months into their relationship, Kathy was still a prisoner in her own home and believed everything Griffiths did.
Despite her loved ones begging her to leave, Kathy never questioned whether Griffiths truly cared for her. She had given up all control to him and was completely under his spell. It's something she still struggles with to this day.
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