Student admits murdering woman in 'Dexter' kill room

Forensics student Benjamin William Day, 20, lured Maria Saceanu to an Airbnb to murder her.

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Forensic student admits 'Dexter-style' murder in 'kill room'

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A forensics student who was obsessed with US TV drama Dexter pleaded guilty to murdering a sex worker in a “kill room” set up inside an Airbnb.

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BBC Published 6 October 2026

Student admits murdering woman in 'Dexter' kill room

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Forensic student admits 'Dexter-style' murder in 'kill room'

A forensics student who was obsessed with US TV drama Dexter pleaded guilty to murdering a sex worker in a “kill room” set up inside an Airbnb.

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