LONDON — February 6, 2026 —
Steve Wright is expected to be sentenced today for the 1999 kidnapping and murder of Victoria Hall, as well as the attempted kidnapping of Emily Doherty.
- Proceedings are underway at the Old Bailey to determine Wright’s sentence.
- The prosecution will outline the facts of the case before victim impact statements are heard.
- Wright is already serving a life sentence for the murders of five women in Ipswich in 2006.
Steve Wright will learn his sentence today for the 1999 kidnapping and murder of Victoria Hall and the attempted kidnapping of Emily Doherty, according to reporting from the Old Bailey.
The hearing began with proceedings underway, and Wright was present in court flanked by security officers, as reported by Alice Cunningham of the BBC.
The prosecution will begin by outlining the agreed-upon facts of the case, followed by details on how police charged Wright with the offenses. Victim impact statements will be heard from Victoria Hall’s family and friends, and potentially from Emily Doherty herself, Cunningham reported.
Wright’s defense will then present any mitigating factors before the judge delivers the sentence, which is expected at 14:00 GMT after a lunch break. The judge’s sentencing remarks will be live streamed, according to the report.
Wright is currently serving a whole-life prison sentence for the murders of five women in and around Ipswich in 2006, as stated by Cunningham.
Why It Matters
This sentencing brings closure to the families of Victoria Hall and Emily Doherty after decades. The case highlights the enduring impact of violent crime and the complexities of bringing perpetrators to justice, even after previous convictions. The sentencing also underscores the dedication of law enforcement to pursuing justice for victims, even in cases that occurred over two decades ago.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by the BBC and added independent analysis and context.
