Delroy Grant had a distinctive modus operandi, preying primarily on elderly women who lived alone.
21 Facts About Delroy Grant
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Delroy Grant is suspected of over 100 offences from 1990 to 2009.
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On 24 March 2011, Delroy Grant was found guilty of 22 offences.
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Delroy Grant was an accomplished burglar and had broken into the homes of over 90 elderly women aged between 68 and 93.
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Delroy Grant gained entry to the homes of his victims from the side or the rear, either through open windows or by removing a window pane entirely.
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Delroy Grant had been known to use tools stolen from the victim's own garden shed to remove the window beading.
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Delroy Grant ripped out the telephone wires, either before entering the property, or after gaining access.
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Delroy Grant then approached his victim, shining a torch in her eyes.
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Delroy Grant exhibited a knowledge of geriatrics, knowing how to support his elderly victim's spine and how to pick her up by the elbow.
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Delroy Grant had been known to burgle his victims, but this was not his primary motive.
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Delroy Grant struck on all days of the week, but most often during the early hours of a Friday or Saturday morning.
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Delroy Grant was described as about 5'9" to 5'11" tall, of slim athletic build and tending to wear dark clothing.
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Delroy Grant was usually wearing gloves, a mask or balaclava, and occasionally a baseball cap.
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Delroy Grant was described as having a soft or well-spoken voice.
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On 19 November 2009, Delroy Grant appeared at Greenwich Magistrates' Court, where he was ordered to appear at Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday 26 November.
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On 26 November 2009, Delroy Grant appeared at Woolwich Crown Court.
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Delroy Grant was remanded in custody, next due to appear at the Old Bailey for a plea and case management hearing on 8 February 2010.
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On 21 June 2010, Delroy Grant pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey.
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On 24 March 2011 Delroy Grant was found guilty of all offences charged.
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Delroy Grant was sentenced to four concurrent life sentences with a recommendation that he should serve 27 years before being eligible to apply for parole.
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Delroy Grant was given concurrent eight-year sentences for seven indecent assaults, and concurrent six-year sentences for 18 burglaries and attempted burglaries.