Malcolm Morris was involved in many high-profile cases, such as the prosecutions of suspected serial killer John Bodkin Adams and pop star Mick Jagger, and the defence of Timothy Evans.
14 Facts About Malcolm Morris
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Malcolm Morris was known for his particularly beautiful speaking voice which he used to great effect with juries.
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In 1950 Malcolm Morris, aided by Evelyn Russell, defended Timothy Evans, a poorly educated van driver who was charged with the murder of his baby.
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Malcolm Morris thought it unlikely that they would succeed in pinning it on the neighbour but Evans told him that this was what had happened and this was what he wanted to say.
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Malcolm Morris accepted the instructions as he was obliged to do and prepared his case with professional care but not with any deep personal conviction.
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Malcolm Morris told Evans that if that was to be his defence he would have to go into the witness box and give evidence about it on oath.
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In 1957 Malcolm Morris was junior prosecutor in Attorney General Reginald Manningham-Buller's team that prosecuted suspected serial killer Dr John Bodkin Adams.
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Malcolm Morris was thought by Home Office pathologist Francis Camps to have killed 163 of his wealthy patients.
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Malcolm Morris has claimed that vital evidence was handed to the defence in order for the prosecution to pretend to be caught unprepared during the trial.
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Two years later in 1959, Malcolm Morris was promoted to Queen's Counsel.
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Two years later in 1967 Malcolm Morris prosecuted Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on possession of illegal drugs charges.
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In 1971 Malcolm Morris defended armed robber John McVicar, on trial for escaping from prison while already serving a 23-year sentence.
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Malcolm Morris married Betty Rene Russ in July 1949, who worked for MI5 and MI6.
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Malcolm Morris died in Bullingdon, Oxfordshire in October 1972, aged 59.