Clayton West murder victim's link to sex tourism business

Sep 12 2009 by Sam Casey, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Christopher Hartley

MURDER victim Christopher Hartley was today linked with a seedy sex holiday business run from his house.

Police have said they are looking into the matter as part of their investigation into his execution-style killing near Clayton West.

The business, Eastern Delights, offered men the chance to spend 10 nights in the Philippines with a girl who “never says no.”

For £1,695, clients were promised return flights to Manila, airport transfers, 10 nights’ bed and breakfast in a four-star hotel and a 24-hour tour guide-cum-escort “to attend to your every need.”

The Eastern Delights website features explicit pictures of the Filipino girls who would supposedly be waiting on arrival for customers.

The website says: “Let’s cut to the chase gentlemen, wouldn’t you like 10 nights on a paradise island with the girl of your dreams, the girl who fulfils your fantasies and never says no?

“Look no further, because this is the answer to your dreams – 10 days and 10 nights with a stunning companion whose only wish is to attend to your every need.”

It adds: “This is an excellent opportunity for you to fulfil every fantasy you have ever had with the most stunning girls imaginable.”

The website claims there are no hidden extras. The only thing clients are expected to pay for are food and drink, cigarettes and insurance.

Contact numbers for the business do not work and e-mails sent to the listed address went unanswered.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Any information like this will form part of our investigation.”

Eastern Delights is one of a number of businesses registered to Mr Hartley’s house, off Batley Road in Tingley.

He is believed to have run a car business from his house.

A marketing agency called GC Associates is also listed at the address.

Neighbours living close to his luxury detached house had told earlier this week of a quiet lifestyle enjoyed by the victim.