Virginia McCullough Pleads Guilty to Murdering Parents in Chelmsford, Essex

Jul 4, 2024, 02:13 PM

Virginia McCullough, 36, has pleaded guilty to the murders of her parents, John and Lois McCullough, in June 2019. The bodies of her parents, who were both in their 70s, remained undiscovered for years. McCullough appeared via prison video-link before Chelmsford Crown Court, where she admitted to the crimes. This case has drawn significant attention due to the length of time the bodies went undiscovered and the nature of the murders, which involved poisoning and stabbing.