Michael Gilbert | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 September 1982 |
| Died | 21/22 January 2009 (age 26) |
| Cause of death | murder |
| Body discovered | Arlesey, England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
The murder of Michael Gilbert occurred in 2009 in the United Kingdom. His decapitated body was found in a lake in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. He had for years been kept as a slave and subjected to abuse by the Watt family, six of whom – including James Watt, the ringleader – were jailed for their role in the murder. Gilbert, who had an unstable childhood, was considered a vulnerable and naive man who was easily exploited.
After his death, reports were published by Luton Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Board (LSVAB) and the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) which identified failings by public services involved in Gilbert's case.