junction1 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Blaker (whose name was R C Blaker) WAS a qualified solicitor (in fact his solicitor's certificate was his main qualification for being a Lecturer of Law at the then Poly). His father and grandfather had a practise in Chesterfield many years ago (R B Blaker & Co) and although Rex's full time occupation was as a lecturer he also kepts his solicitors business going as a part-time concern ... mainly doing conveyancing work. He did not meet his killers in the Wheatsheaf. Paul Black had visited Blaker's house at least twice prior to the murders. When he teamed up with Delgado and started a series of robberies, Blaker's house seemed an ideal proposition. They (or rather Black) knew Blaker was frequently away at weekends and drove up from London on the off-chance. However, on passing the house they saw Blaker outside with one of his three motorcycles. They then drove into Sheffield to decide what to do next. Black phoned Blaker and told him that they were setting off from London en route for Scotland, and could they call and see him. Blaker agreed. The trio then had to waste 2/3 hours (supposedly the time taken to drive from London) before actually arriving at the house. Blaker then took all three to the Wheatsheaf for a drink (which turned into several - as they were there all evening). It's assumed that he (Blaker) suggested that they stay the night - rather than continue to Scotland (where he thought they were going) at that hour - and the murder happened around 3am. PS - The rat was named Steve (and frequently went on the motorcycle, inside Blaker's jacket) ! Phew, I bow to your knowledge, what do you think about the Hutchinson connection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpireMan Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Phew, I bow to your knowledge, what do you think about the Hutchinson connection? I think it was just a co-incidence. Hutchinson was a desperate man, and looking for shelter. Blaker's house was frequently empty (unlike most of the other homes on that street - occupied by families etc) with little sign of activity. It was probably the most obvious choice to break into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ediesedgwick Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 why was he murdered though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpireMan Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 why was he murdered though? I dont think it was planned - or intended. I believe that they may have been searching the house for something to steal and were interrupted by Blaker waking-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only_me Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Here is an intresting report on Delgado's appeal. http://www.courtnewsuk.co.uk/crime_archive/?id=24524 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpireMan Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) Here is an intresting report on Delgado's appeal. http://www.courtnewsuk.co.uk/crime_archive/?id=24524 <<< Co-accused Paul Thomas was also sentenced to life after pleading guilty to the murder.>>> I was right ... BOTH men were convicted of murder (so it could have been Thomas who was released circa 2000?) The report says Blaker was injured at the time (I think Delgado made this up - I have no recollection of it at all). NOTE - The appeal's description of the killing make no mention at all of "broken glass" ? Edited July 25, 2012 by SpireMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toptipper Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Does anyone know the name of the defense solicitors acting on behalf of Delgado?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpireMan Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Does anyone know the name of the defense solicitors acting on behalf of Delgado?? No, sorry Hutchinson's appeal to the European Court has failed - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31110814 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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