Stephen Lawrence inquiry should have received more from Met, IOPC found – The Guardian

Posted June 27th, 2023 in corruption, inquiries, London, murder, news, police, racism by sally

‘An official investigation has concluded that Scotland Yard had information that “could and should” have been handed to the inquiry into Stephen Lawrence’s murder but failed to disclose it, the Guardian has learned.’

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The Guardian, 26th June 2023

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Stephen Lawrence: BBC names new suspect in UK’s most notorious racist murder – BBC News

Posted June 26th, 2023 in BBC, inquiries, London, murder, negligence, news, police, professional conduct, racism by tracey

‘A major suspect in the Stephen Lawrence murder is publicly named today for the first time, after a BBC investigation.’

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26th June 2023

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Serial killer Levi Bellfield wins battle to marry in prison – The Independent

‘Serial killer Levi Bellfield is to be allowed to marry after prison officials accepted there is no way to stop him under current laws.’

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The Independent, 16th June 2023

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Boy, 15, sentenced to at least 12 years for murder of Tomasz Oleszak in Gateshead – The Guardian

‘A 15-year-old boy who “triumphantly” bragged about stabbing a “kind and loving” teenager to death must serve at least 12 years behind bars for his murder.’

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The Guardian, 15th June 2023

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Newhaven: Man in court charged with married couple’s murder – BBC News

Posted June 15th, 2023 in murder, news by sally

‘A man has appeared at crown court charged with the murder of a married couple in East Sussex.’

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BBC News, 14th 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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Brothers who beat sex offender, 85, to death jailed for murder – BBC News

‘Two brothers have been jailed for life for murdering a convicted sex offender.’

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BBC News, 5th June 2023

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Paedophile jailed for murdering woman with screwdrivers – BBC News

Posted June 2nd, 2023 in child abuse, imprisonment, murder, news, recidivists, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A convicted paedophile who murdered a mother by repeatedly stabbing her with screwdrivers has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 1st June 2023

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Ealing murder: Obsessive ex-boyfriend jailed for murdering woman – BBC News

Posted June 1st, 2023 in murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

‘An obsessive ex-boyfriend who stabbed a young woman 40 times in a “ferocious” ambush in west London has been jailed for life and must serve a minimum of 29 years.’

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BBC News, 31st May 2023

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Ronan Kanda: Teenagers guilty of mistaken identity murder – BBC News

Posted May 24th, 2023 in children, murder, news, offensive weapons, young offenders, young persons by sally

‘Two teenagers have been found guilty of murdering a 16-year-old boy who was killed in a case of mistaken identity.’

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BBC News, 24th May 2023

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Man jailed for life for murdering schoolgirl Nikki Allan in 1992 – The Guardian

‘A child killer who brutally murdered a “bright and sparky” seven-year-old girl and managed to escape justice for more than 30 years has been sentenced to life in prison.’

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The Guardian, 23rd May 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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Khayri Mclean: Huddersfield teens jailed for life over schoolboy stabbing – BBC News

Posted May 19th, 2023 in children, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing, young offenders, young persons by tracey

‘Two teenage cousins who stabbed a 15-year-old boy to death as he walked home from school in West Yorkshire have been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 18th May 2023

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Man jailed for Suffolk murder of wife and 12-year-old daughter – The Guardian

Posted May 18th, 2023 in domestic violence, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who murdered his wife and their 12-year-old daughter has been jailed for life and told he will probably die in prison.’

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The Guardian, 17th May 2023

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Murderer wins High Court case over transfer to open prison conditions – The Independent

Posted May 12th, 2023 in appeals, imprisonment, Ministry of Justice, murder, news, parole, prisons, sentencing by tracey

‘A former soldier who murdered a mother-of-three and dismembered her body has won a High Court challenge over his transfer to open prison conditions.’

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The Independent, 11th May 2023

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Convicted killer Alun Kyte gets third life sentence for historical sex offences – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2023 in child abuse, children, imprisonment, murder, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences by tracey

‘A killer who murdered two women in the 1990s has been given a third life sentence for raping and sexually abusing a boy.’

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BBC News, 11th May 2023

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Man who praised Samuel Paty murder jailed for terrorism offences – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2023 in imprisonment, internet, murder, news, sentencing, terrorism by tracey

‘A man who used social media to encourage terrorism and posted an image of a victim’s severed head has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.’

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BBC News, 11th May 2023

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MOD will not change ceremonial dagger gifting rule after murders – BBC News

‘The Ministry of Defence will not change its rules allowing those leaving the military to be gifted knives. It comes after veteran Collin Reeves murdered his neighbours Stephen and Jennifer Chapple using a dagger.’

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BBC News, 11th May 2023

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Daniel Morgan murder: Met sorry for not disclosing documents at HQ – BBC News

Posted May 11th, 2023 in corruption, disclosure, London, murder, news, police by sally

‘The Metropolitan Police has apologised for not disclosing documents relating to the murder of a private detective which it says were found in a locked cabinet at its headquarters.’

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BBC News, 10th May 2023

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Sheffield man beat neighbour to death with bag of Pokemon cards – BBC News

Posted May 10th, 2023 in drug abuse, imprisonment, mental health, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who bludgeoned his neighbour to death with a bag full of Pokemon cards because he was angry about being insulted has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 9th May 2023

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