Pontypool murder: Husband found guilty after stabbing wife – BBC News
‘A man has been found guilty of murdering his wife, stabbing her as she lay in bed.’
BBC News, 1st February 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: murder
Convicted murderer accused of killing wife tells court he had ‘perfect’ marriage – The Guardian
‘A man convicted of murdering his fiancee, who is now accused of murdering his wife six years earlier, told a jury his marriage was “perfect” and that he tried to resuscitate his spouse after finding her collapsed in their garden.’
The Guardian, 1st February 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Daniel Boulton guilty of Bethany Vincent and Darren Henson murders – BBC News
‘A man has been found guilty of murdering his ex-girlfriend and her nine-year-old son.’
BBC News, 1st February 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Partner cleared of ex-boxer’s murder but convicted of manslaughter – The Independent
‘A woman who fatally stabbed a former professional boxer at their home has been cleared of murder, but convicted of manslaughter.’
The Independent, 26th January 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Coroner’s report identifies ‘basic investigative failings’ in Stephen Port probe – The Independent
‘Families of the four victims of serial killer Stephen Port have welcomed a coroner’s report that identifies several areas of concern over the bungled investigations into their deaths.’
The Independent, 26th January 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Children’s social services in Bradford to be handed to independent trust – The Guardian
‘Bradford council has been stripped of control of its children’s social care after an investigation following the murder of 16-month-old Star Hobson found serious shortcomings in the management of the service.’
The Guardian, 25th January 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Star Hobson murder: Social services review delayed – BBC News
‘A review into the death of murdered toddler Star Hobson has been delayed.’
BBC News, 24th January 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Louise Smith death: Covid-19 restrictions ‘could have prevented appropriate support’ – BBC News
‘A teenager killed in a “sexually-motivated” murder did not receive appropriate support after reporting being raped, a review has found.’
BBC News, 25th January 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
High court to hear claims Sarah Everard vigil ban breached human rights – The Guardian
‘Women’s rights activists are at the high court to argue that the police’s decision to ban a vigil for Sarah Everard in London was a breach of their human rights.’
The Guardian, 19th January 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Katy Sprague not warned of threat to kill hours before her murder – BBC News
‘A woman was not told her neighbour had threatened to kill her just hours before he murdered her, a review has found.’
BBC News, 19th January 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Missed opportunities to prosecute double murderer, report finds – BBC News
‘Opportunities were missed to prosecute a domestic abuser before he murdered his partner and her daughter, a report has found.’
BBC News, 19th January 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Stephen Lawrence murder: Jamie Acourt ‘cannot repay £90k’ from drugs plot – BBC News
‘One of the men suspected of murdering Stephen Lawrence in a racist attack has said he cannot pay £90,000 he made from a £3m drugs plot.’
BBC News, 18th January 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Review of mother and daughter’s murders could save lives, family hopes – The Guardian
‘Relatives want an official review of the killing of Laura Mortimer and Ella Dalby to spark better collaboration between police, social services and others.’
The Guardian, 15th January 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Prosecutors seek the public’s views on mercy killings and failed suicide pacts – Crown Prosecution Service
‘The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is seeking views on a proposed update to legal guidance on homicide, to assist prosecutors considering the public interest when dealing with suspects in deaths arising out of failed suicide pacts and so called “mercy killings”.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 14th January 2022
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Peter Sutcliffe: Yorkshire Ripper ‘should have been able to call ex-wife before he died’ – Daily Telegraph
‘An independent report into the serial killer’s death also criticises the use of restraints on him while being taken to hospital.’
Daily Telegraph, 12th January 2022
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police forensic expert jailed after 3,000 crime scene and post-mortem images found on personal computer – The Independent
‘A police forensics expert who illegally stored images of murder victims and crime scenes on his own computer has been jailed for three years.’
The Independent, 10th January 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Sarah Everard inquiry to examine if ‘red flags’ over murderer Wayne Couzens were missed – The Independent
‘The public inquiry into how a serving police officer was able to abduct, rape and murder Sarah Everard will look at whether any “red flags” were missed.’
The Independent, 10th January 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Man who killed brother during drunken row jailed for at least 21 years – The Guardian
‘A man who killed his younger brother with a kitchen knife after a drunken row about the way the dog was spoken to has been told he must serve at least 21 years in jail.’
The Guardian, 5th January 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Beth Aspey murder: Boyfriend jailed for minimum of 20 years – BBC News
‘An abusive boyfriend who used a hammer to murder his partner has been jailed for a minimum of 20 years.’
BBC News, 20th December 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mother and son guilty of killing boy, 17, in machete attack in London – The Guardian
‘A mother and her teenage son have been found guilty of killing a 17-year-old boy in a machete attack in south London.’
The Guardian, 20th December 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
