Killer Wright fails in appeal bid – BBC News
“Serial killer Steve Wright has lost his bid at the Court of Appeal to challenge his convictions for the murders of five women in Suffolk.”
BBC News, 24th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: murder
Xbox row killer jailed for life – BBC News
“An illiterate teenager who was convicted of stabbing a boy to death at a house party in Manchester has been given a life sentence.”
BBC News, 20th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
CPS to investigate Eddie Gilfoyle murder conviction after police notes uncovered – The Times
“Merseyside Police today dramatically called in the Crown Prosecution Service after The Times published notes which cast doubt on the conviction of Eddie Gilfoyle, who was jailed for life for murdering his heavily pregnant wife, Paula, in 1993.”
The Times, 20th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Life for ‘sadistic’ 1996 killer – BBC News
“A labourer found guilty of killing a 34-year-old woman as she walked her dogs in 1996 has been jailed for life and told to serve a minimum 19 years.”
BBC News, 19th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Uncovered: police notes cast doubt over Eddie Gilfoyle murder – The Times
“Sixteen years after a man was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his heavily pregnant wife by hanging, The Times has uncovered evidence that throws his conviction into doubt.”
The Times, 20th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Why we have still not learnt the lessons from Harold Shipman – The Times
“Ten years ago Harold Shipman was making headlines after he was charged with the murder of 15 of his patients. A public inquiry found that Shipman had used loopholes in the systems in which he practised as a family doctor to kill more than 215 people and to avoid detection for many years.”
The Times, 12th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Serial killer drops appeal case – BBC News
“Serial killer Steve Wright has dropped his bid to appeal against his convictions for the murders of five women in Suffolk.”
BBC News, 2nd February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Parents of Rhys Jones ‘disgusted’ by sentences – The Independent
“The parents of Rhys Jones, the 11-year-old boy shot dead in Liverpool in August 2007 as he walked home from football practice, spoke of their ‘disgust’ last night after a judge ruled that three gang members convicted over the killing will serve only five years in prison between them.”
The Independent, 30th January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Facebook message teenager found guilty of murder – The Independent
“A teenager who posted a message on Facebook saying he felt ‘like killin some1’ hours before stabbing a man to death in a crowded bar was convicted of murder today.”
The Independent, 28th January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Somerset care home manager charged with murdering three residents – The Times
“A registered nurse has been charged with murdering three elderly residents in the Somerset care home that she ran with her husband for ten years.”
The Times, 29th January 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Two men jailed after pub murder – BBC News
“A man has been sentenced to life for shooting dead a father-of-two in a pub.”
BBC News, 27th January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Builder guilty of nurse’s murder – BBC News
“A builder has been convicted of the murder of a nurse he strangled with her own blouse during a burglary.”
BBC News, 26th January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Kitten row murderer jailed for life – The Independent
“A man who stabbed his partner to death in an argument that stemmed from a disagreement about their kitten was sentenced to life in prison today.”
The Independent, 21st January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Man jailed for shooting at police
“A man who shot at three policemen has been jailed for 30 years.”
BBC News, 21st January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dancer killer jailed for 27 years – BBC News
“A man who murdered a 17-year-old dancer over a simmering dispute in a nightclub has been jailed for life with no chance of release for 27 years.”
BBC News, 21st January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man guilty of transsexual murder – BBC News
“A roofer has been found guilty in the 11-year-old murder case of a transsexual prostitute in London.”
BBC News, 19th January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Murder law changes will make little difference, say lawyers – The Guardian
“New laws preventing people accused of murder from using sexual jealousy, so-called ‘honour’ killing and revenge as partial defences will make little difference in practice, lawyers say.”
The Guardian, 19th January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MI6 informant Wang Yam found guilty of killing millionaire author to steal his identity – The Times
“A leading Chinese dissident who worked as an MI6 informant was convicted yesterday of murdering a millionaire author to steal his identity.”
The Times, 17th January 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Teenager given life for stabbing schoolboy – The Independent
“A 16-year-old who was caught smiling and laughing after stabbing a schoolboy to death was given a life sentence for murder today.”
The Independent, 16th January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
11 years minimum for father who murdered baby – The Independent
“An angry father dropped his baby boy down the stairs, causing fatal head injuries, a court heard today.”
The Independent, 15th January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
