Overview

• Bamber was convicted by a majority verdict in 1986 for the murders of his adoptive parents, sister and twin nephews and is serving a life sentence.
• He alleges Essex Police officers discharged a second shot into Sheila Caffell’s body at White House Farm during a morning firearms training exercise.
• At trial, police surgeon Dr Ian Craig testified he observed only one gunshot wound but Bamber cites later photographs that suggest a second entry.
• A total of 226 prosecution files related to the case remain sealed at the National Archives until 2054, preventing their review ahead of his appeal.
• Essex Police have declined to comment on the new allegations as Bamber prepares to submit his latest appeal.