Husband sentenced to life for murder of University lecturer Friday, April 25, 2025 murder university lecturer life sentence husband stabbing investigation vigil community Paul Butler has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 27 years, for the murder of Plymouth University lecturer Claire Chick. The 53-year-old pleaded guilty and was sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court for the … Read More
Man Convicted of Murdering Girlfriend as She Planned to Leave Thursday, April 24, 2025 murder abuse relationship court conviction coercive manipulation victims tribute justice Kieron Goodwin, from Frome, was found guilty of murdering 29-year-old Olivia Wood on the night she intended to end their relationship. This decision followed a five-week trial at Bristol Crown Court where Goodwin denied the … Read More
Behind Bars: Somerset Criminals Jailed in December for Shocking Crimes Wednesday, January 1, 2025 crime criminals jail somerset court murder sexual exploitation drugs assault imprisonment As the new year begins, the courts at Taunton and Bristol Crown Courts have handed out prison sentences to a number of criminals who have been convicted of heinous crimes, denying them a Merry Christmas and placing them … Read More
Criminals Jailed in Somerset Sunday, September 1, 2024 somerset criminals jailed murder rape assault sentencing drunk driving protest Several individuals from Somerset found themselves on the wrong side of the law and are now serving time for their criminal activities. Here’s a look at some of the notable cases from August 2024. MICHAEL DRAKE Michael … Read More
Unsolved Murder of 13-Year-Old Haunts Tranquil Village Monday, August 26, 2024 murder unsolved village haunting soothsayer quest justice betty trump william flood tranquil Buckland St Mary’s parish church stands tall in the tranquil village, but its quiet churchyard holds a haunting tale. In February 1823, uproar gripped the area as the search for the killer or killers of 13-year-old … Read More
Murder Investigation Underway in Weston-super-Mare After Man Dies from Serious Injuries Monday, November 27, 2023 murder investigation weston-super-mare avon and somerset police arrests robbery major crime cctv cordons inspector enquiries A murder investigation has been launched in Weston-super-Mare following the death of a man from serious injuries. Avon and Somerset Police announced that two men, both in their 40s, have been apprehended on suspicion of … Read More