Talk:Lesley Molseed murder
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I was a member of the West Yorkshire Police Authority (WYPA) 1985-2003, Labour Group Whip & Secretary 1985-1996 and WYPA Chair 1997-2002. I remember the Stefan Kiszko case very well and the Authority's Complaints Committee (its then title) spent many meetings examining the case. All Police Authority members (of all political parties and none) were appalled at this miscarriage of justice and the Authority demanded of the then Home Secretary that there be a full public inquiry into what had gone wrong (this was rejected).
Months before Stefan was released, Paul Whitehouse, then West Yorkshire Deputy Chief Constable (and later to become Chief Constable of Sussex) told me, in exasperation, that Kiszko was completely innocent but that the Home Office would not authorise his release (I think it would have involved loss of face on their part). Eventually, of course, he was released. Neither Stefan nor his mother - they were both absolutely devoted to each other - lived for long afterwards. An absolute, terrible tragedy and a disgrace to the English judicial system.
I have always been opposed to capital punishment, but at an earlier time in British history - or even now in so-called civilised countries like the USA, Kiszko would have been executed. The tragic case of Stefan Kiszko should make everyone responsible for his wrongful conviction hang their heads in shame.
Councillor Neil Taggart Member, Leeds City Council since 1980 Member, West Yorkshire Police Authority 1985-2003
neil.taggart@leeds.gov.uk
[edit] XYY Syndrome ??
In 340 pages, Rose, Jonathan; Panter, Steve; Wilkinson, Trevor (1997). Innocents : How Justice Failed Stefan Kiszko and Lesley Molseed. London: Fourth Estate. ISBN 1-85702-402-8, never says Stephan Kiszko was diagnosed with XYY syndrome or any other chromosome abnormality. The book says Kiszko was diagnosed with and treated for male hypogonadism:
- In 1970, 18-year-old Stefan Kiszko's 56-year-old father Ivan collapsed in the street with a heart attack and died while Stefan and his father were walking home after a visit to Stefan's aunt's house. Stefan's father "was a giant of a man of massive build with a huge head and shovel-sized hands."
- On August 4, 1975, 23-year-old Stefan Kiszko visited his GP complaining of tiredness, was found to have signs of anemia, but refused hospitalization (apparently due to his fear of having his underdeveloped genitals seen by nurses).
- On August 5, 1975, Kiszko was seen at home by another physician who found him to be severely anemic and immediately admitted him to Birch Hill Hospital in Rochdale, where he was noted to be hypogonadal with no palpable testicles in his scrotum and an immature penis. Treatment of his anemia was unsuccessful.
- On August 18, 1975, Kiszko was transferred to Manchester Royal Infirmary where his anemia was attributed to lack of folic acid and an excessive intake of cider which resolved following treatment with supplemental folic acid. An endocrinologist diagnosed Kiszko with long-standing hypogonadism and testosterone deficiency and instituted treatment with intramuscular testosterone injections every three weeks.
- On September 15, 1975, Kiszko was discharged from Manchester Royal Infirmary after 4 weeks there and after 6 weeks in total in hospital. His hemoglobin level had increased to 75% of normal. The previously overweight 6'2" Kiszko was down to 198 pounds, having lost around 50 pounds.
- On October 3, 1975, Kiszko received his first outpatient intramuscular injection of Primoteston (testosterone enanthate) 125 mg.
- On October 5, 1975, 11-year-old Lesley Molseed went missing.
- On October 8, 1975, Lesley Molseed's body, with 12 stab wounds, was discovered.
47,XXY (Klinefelter syndrome) is the most common congenital cause of primary male hypogonadism.
47,XYY is not associated with hypogonadism.
69.208.187.141 19:31, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Adding a hyperlink for Kiszko
I think it's in order (and I've just done it), because he is likely to remain a prominent case of a miscarriage of justice.
BTW, I was very glad to read Mr. Taggart's contribution on this page.
And I am sorry beyond words for the poor man and his mother. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.142.175.124 (talk) 00:13, 13 November 2007 (UTC)
Can there be a separate article for Stefan Kiszko, even if it has to be a stub? It is too sad to think that in death, as well as for much of his life, he should only exist as an adjunct or footnote to the Lesley Molseed murder case? His tragedy is every bit as important in its own right as hers. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 149.254.192.205 (talk) 14:32, 13 November 2007 (UTC)
I feel so desparately sad for Stefan Kiszko & his family. Everyone involved in his wrongful imprisonment should be ashamed for their part. From police to David Waddington. The British Government for witholding any monies due. I hope they never have to experience what he & his family had to endure. Thanks to this so called 'justice' —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.6.12.65 (talk) 20:55, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
