Caerphilly: Drink-driver jailed for fatal hit-and-run – BBC News

Posted June 26th, 2023 in dangerous driving, drunk in charge, homicide, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A drink-driver who killed a married couple in a hit-and-run has been jailed for more than 11 years.’

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BBC news, 24th June 2023

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Alfie Steele: mother and partner guilty over death of boy, nine, found in bath – The Guardian

‘A mother has been found guilty of the manslaughter of her nine-year-old son, who was found unresponsive in a cold bath with 50 injuries over his body, while her partner has been found guilty of his murder.’

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The Guardian, 13th June 2023

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Dolgellau ambulance crash: Driver jailed for eight months – BBC News

Posted June 12th, 2023 in accidents, careless driving, homicide, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘An ambulance driver has been jailed for killing a patient in a crash after not securing her stretcher harness and driving on the wrong side of the road.’

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BBC News, 10th June 2023

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Abertridwr: Jay Webster jailed for killing Benjamin Lloyd – BBC News

Posted June 7th, 2023 in homicide, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who killed his best friend in a one punch attack after a drunken argument has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 6th June 2023

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Epping man jailed for leaving fatally injured girlfriend in car – BBC News

‘A driver without a licence who crashed his car and abandoned his fatally injured girlfriend at the scene has been jailed for more than four years.’

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BBC News, 3rd June 2023

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Lakeside: Man guilty of murder at shopping centre food hall – BBC News

Posted May 23rd, 2023 in assisting offenders, homicide, murder, news, offensive weapons by sally

‘A 23-year-old man has been convicted of murder after stabbing a father-of-three at a busy shopping centre.’

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BBC News, 22nd May 2023

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Rhondda Cynon Taf: Schizophrenic detained for killing woman – BBC News

‘A schizophrenic who killed and then dismembered a woman at her home has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order.’

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BBC News, 29th April 2023

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Met Police may be failing to spot serial killers like Stephen Port – watchdog – BBC News

Posted April 28th, 2023 in crime prevention, homicide, inquests, London, murder, negligence, news, ombudsmen, police by tracey

‘The Metropolitan Police may be failing to identify serial killers because it is not properly investigating unexpected deaths, a watchdog says.’

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BBC News, 28th April 2023

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Tougher sentences for domestic killers – Ministry of Justice

‘Domestic abusers who kill their partners or ex-partners will receive tougher sentences under government plans published today (17 March 2023).’

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Ministry of Justice, 17th March 2023

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Speeding driver jailed over biker chase death in Birmingham – BBC News

Posted March 16th, 2023 in homicide, news, road traffic offences, sentencing by sally

‘A woman who chased and hit a motorcyclist in her car, leaving him fatally injured, has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 15th March 2023

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Tehleigher Bunting: Judge made mistake sentencing killer driver – BBC News

‘The mum and stepdad of a 14-year-old girl who was killed by a speeding driver have been told the judge made a mistake when sentencing him.’

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BBC News, 10th March 2023

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Matthew Selby given life sentence for killing sister – BBC News

‘A man who killed his 15-year-old sister in a caravan has had his sentence increased to life in prison.’

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BBC News, 8th March 2023

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Boy, 14, sentenced for causing death after crashing into woman with e-scooter – The Guardian

‘A 14-year-old boy has been sentenced for causing the death of a woman after colliding with her while riding a private e-scooter on the pavement.’

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The Guardian, 8th March 2023

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Blackpool murder: Four jailed for ‘almost animalistic’ street attack – BBC News

Posted March 3rd, 2023 in homicide, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘Two men and two women who chased and stabbed a man in a “vicious, frenzied attack” have been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 2nd March 2023

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Pedestrian jailed for manslaughter after causing cyclist to fall in front of car – The Guardian

Posted March 3rd, 2023 in accidents, bicycles, homicide, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘A pedestrian who shouted and waved her arm aggressively at a cyclist on the pavement, causing her to fall into the path of an oncoming car, has been jailed for three years for manslaughter.’

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The Guardian, 2nd March 2023

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Kaylea Titford: Parents who let neglected teen die jailed – BBC News

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in child neglect, homicide, negligence, news, sentencing by tracey

‘The parents of a 16-year-old girl who died following “shocking” neglect have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 1st March 2023

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Leila Borrington: Woman guilty of killing three-year-old stepson – BBC News

‘A woman has been found guilty of the manslaughter of her three-year-old stepson but acquitted of his murder.’

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BBC News, February 2023

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Thomas Campbell killing: Ex-wife among three jailed over torture death – BBC News

Posted February 23rd, 2023 in conspiracy, homicide, murder, news, robbery, sentencing by sally

‘The ex-wife of a man tortured to death in his home is among three people jailed for their role in his killing.’

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BBC News, 23rd February 2023

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Convictions under ‘racist’ gang law to be monitored by CPS for first time – The Independent

‘The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will monitor data on the race of those prosecuted under the joint enterprise laws for the first time following a legal challenge.’

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The Independent, 16th February 2023

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Emily Lewis: Speedboat skipper cleared of teenager’s manslaughter – BBC News

Posted February 15th, 2023 in accidents, health & safety, homicide, negligence, news by sally

‘A “thrill ride” speedboat skipper who careered into a metal buoy leaving a teenage passenger with fatal injuries has been cleared of manslaughter.’

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BBC News, 14th February 2023

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