Somerset Murderer-Turned-Journalist Dies After Falling Into Marina Waters Wednesday, October 8, 2025 journalism prison reform alcohol drowning murder rehabilitation writing legacy coroner Erwin James Monahan, a former murderer turned celebrated journalist, tragically drowned after slipping from a pontoon at Brixham Marina. Known professionally as Erwin James, he had previously made headlines for his poignant … Read More
'Diabolical' Father Sentenced to Life for Brutal Murder of Premature Baby Son Friday, October 3, 2025 childabuse murder prematurebaby infantdeath domesticabuse hospital criminaljustice safeguarding trauma sentencing A father described as “diabolical” has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his two-week-old premature son. Daniel Gunter, 27, received a life sentence with a minimum of 20 years behind … Read More
Mother Charged with the Murder of Her Three Children in Bristol Monday, September 29, 2025 murder bristol prosecution children stabbing investigation mentalhealth court family tragedy A 43-year-old woman, Yasmeen Ali, has been formally charged with the murder of her three children following a tragic incident in Bristol last year. The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised three counts of murder against … Read More
Partner's Heartbreaking Tribute to Proud Scotsman Colin Lawson Friday, September 5, 2025 colinlawson tribute murder family grief scotland resilience love justice heritage The Lawson family is grieving the tragic loss of Colin Lawson, 43, who died on August 22 at a home in Holbrook Park, South Petherton. Colin’s partner, Josephine, has paid a moving tribute to the man she describes as the … Read More
Husband Smothers Wife to Death in Heartbreaking Case as Pressure Becomes Overwhelming Tuesday, September 2, 2025 smothering murder mentalhealth trial elderly bereavement family crime justice court An 88-year-old man, William Haxworth, was found by a jury to have unlawfully killed his wife of more than six decades by smothering her at their home—a case described by the presiding judge as profoundly tragic. At Bristol … Read More
‘I had to kill my wife and now it’s my turn’ Monday, September 1, 2025 murder confession elderly illness trial suicide forensic courtroom death investigation An 88-year-old man, William Haxworth, allegedly ended the life of his wife of over 60 years, Delia Haxworth, 85, in a tragic case that has captured the attention of Bristol Crown Court. Prosecutors revealed that William left … Read More