Worcester child killer David McGreavy anonymity waived – BBC News
“The High Court has overturned an order granting anonymity to a man who murdered three children in Worcester.”
BBC News, 22nd May 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: murder
Fresh evidence challenges ‘Angel of Death’ nurse Colin Norris’s conviction – The Guardian
“Fresh medical and scientific evidence is being published this week that campaigners hope will lead to the release of Colin Norris, the former nurse and so-called ‘Angel of Death’ serving life for the murder or attempted murder of five elderly women.”
The Guardian, 20th May 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Victoria station killing: Odegbune minimum tariff reduced – BBC News
“A teenager convicted of murdering a schoolboy in Victoria Station has had his sentence’s minimum term reduced.”
BBC News, 15th May 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Son jailed for 18 years at least for murdering mother after she threatened to disinherit him – The Independent
“A carpet fitter who smothered his frail mother to death after she threatened to write him out of her will has been jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum of 18 years.”
The Independent, 15th May 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Stephen Lawrence judges: why we threw out David Norris appeal plea – The Guardian
“Appeal court justices say conviction was ‘unarguable’ for racist murder of London teenager in 1993.”
The Guardian, 15th May 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Theresa May: murderers of police to receive whole-life jail sentences – The Guardian
“Murderers of police officers are to be given whole-life sentences and be left to die in prison, the home secretary, Theresa May, is to reveal at the Police Federation conference.”
The Guardian, 15th May 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Stuart Hazell will serve at least 38 years for murder of 12-year-old Tia Sharp – The Independent
“Stuart Hazell was jailed for life at the Old Bailey with a minimum term of 38 years today after finally admitting the murder of schoolgirl Tia Sharp.”
The Independent, 14th May 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Stephen Lawrence murder: David Norris refused right to appeal – The Guardian
“Court of appeal rejects application by David Norris to appeal against conviction for 1993 racist murder.”
The Guardian, 10th May 2013
Soruce: www.guardian.co.uk
Husband killed and burnt wife, then took world trip on her cash – Daily Telegraph
“Jamie Starbuck, 36, was jailed for life after admitting murdering and disposing of his wife Debbie’s body before fleeing Britain.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th may 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Former judge to examine role of police corruption in murder investigation – The Guardian
“The home secretary has ordered a review by a former senior judge into the role police corruption had in shielding the murderers of a private detective found with an axe embedded in his head.”
The Guardian, 10th May 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Daniel Morgan murder: Home Office to hold independent review – BBC News
“The Home Office is to announce an independent review into the murder of private
investigator Daniel Morgan in south London in 1987.”
BBC News, 8th May 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman who murdered family in act of ‘exceptional wickedness’ jailed for 30 years – Daily Telegraph
“A woman who murdered five members of a family by setting fire to her neighbour’s
pushchair in an ‘an act of exceptional wickedness’ has been jailed for at least
30 years.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th May 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Bleddyn King loses web date murder minimum term appeal – BBC News
“A teenager found covered in the blood of a 64-year-old man he stabbed 72 times has failed to cut his 28-year minimum jail term for the murder.”
BBC News, 3rd May 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Roxie Jo-Anne Archer death: Man jailed for life for toddler murder – BBC News
“A man has been jailed for life for beating a two-year-old girl to death while
her mother was in New York celebrating her 21st birthday.”
BBC News, 3rd May 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Drunk and jealous’ woman found guilty of family fire murders – The Independent
“A ‘drunk and jealous’ woman has been found guilty of murdering five members of the same family, including three young children, in a blaze following a row about a pram.”
The Independent, 30th April 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Michelle Mills jailed for Edward Miller’s murder in Scalford – BBC News
“A mother-of-two who portrayed herself as a ‘fearful victim’ of domestic violence has been given a life sentence for stabbing her boyfriend to death.”
BBC News, 30th April 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Murder victim Carole Waugh impersonator sentenced – BBC News
“A woman who admitted impersonating a murdered former oil company worker has been given a community order.”
BBC News, 26th April 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Natalie Jarvis murder: Boyfriend Adam Whelehan jailed for life – BBC News
“A man who stabbed his girlfriend 19 times in the neck in order to end their
relationship has been sentenced to life in prison.”
BBC News, 25th April 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Killer Ayanle Adan jailed for near-decapitation in Streatham – BBC News
“A petty criminal addicted to chewing the stimulant plant khat has been jailed for life after nearly decapitating a former friend.”
BBC News, 23rd April 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
