'Psychotic' homeless drifter obsessed with religion found guilty of murdering vicar and retired teacher 'Psychotic' homeless drifter Stephen Farrow, 48, was found guilty by a jury at Bristol Crown Court today of the murders of Rev John Suddards and retired teacher, Betty Yates. Farrow had admitted the manslaughter - on grounds of diminished responsibility - of the Rev John Suddards, 59, in Thornbury, near Bristol - but denied murdering Betty Yeats, 77, at her home in Worcestershire. The jury had been told that Mr Suddards died from multiple stab wounds, and had an open bible placed on his chest. Other items, including pornography and condoms, were also left on the body. The court heard that Farrow had an obsession with religion and claimed he had been sexually abused at boarding school by a priest. He also reportedly said he wanted to murder the Archbishop of Canterbury. The murder of Rev John Suddards was the culmination of a two month reign of terror, during which Farrow killed Mrs Yates and threatened to kill "Christian scum." The trial heard that Farrow sent a chilling text message to a friend on New Year's Eve last year, warning her that the "church will be the first to suffer." According to Farrow 2012 marked the start of the "second coming of Christ." He had previously told a psychiatrist that he intended to crucify the clergyman to the floor and his death was part of his desire to "fulfil his fantasy." Mr Suddards's murder bore all the hallmarks of a ritualistic killing. The jury was told Mr Suddards' body was surrounded by objects including a men's magazine, a condom package, pornographic DVDs, underwear, a calendar and a parking fixed-penalty notice. The court heard that Farrow's intention was to "harm the reputation and memory" of the clergyman. A canvas picture of Jesus Christ had been positioned, along with a mirror, to reflect the image across the body. Party poppers were also found in the hallway. After the murder the jury was told Mr Farrow spent the night in the vicarage where he drank the vicar's beer and watched an Indiana Jones DVD. Rev Suddards' mobile phone and watch were stolen. Farrow later used the phone to text a friend of the vicar: "RIP Mr Suddards." He was arrested on February 19 in Folkestone, Kent, after a nationwide manhunt by Avon and Somerset Police. He was found unanimously guilty of the murder of the Rev John Suddards, 59, and guilty by a majority of 11-1 of the murder of Betty Yates, 77. Both were viciously attacked in their own homes six weeks apart by Farrow. DNA evidence linked the heavy cannabis user to the murders of Mr Suddards and widow Mrs Yates, who was found dead at her cottage in Bewdley, Worcestershire, on January 4, having been killed two days earlier. Farrow, who showed no emotion as the verdicts were returned, was told by a judge at Bristol Crown Court that he had committed two "horrific" murders and would never be released.