"Lewis Benjamin, 30, was sentenced to 20 years for the killing of Justin Henry and for trying to cover up the crime. His accomplice, 29-year-old Jamal Ali-Richards, of Thornlaw Road, Norwood, received eight years and six months. The pair were convicted in April following an eight-week trial at Woolwich Crown Court and were later sentenced on 11 September, the Metropolitan Police said."
"Detectives used CCTV, phone data and forensic analysis to identify them and trace Mr Henry's remains. His family said his death had left "a void in our lives that can never be filled". They added: "While we are grateful that justice has been served in part, and those responsible for Justin's death have been held accountable, no verdict can ever bring him back to us or ease the sorrow we carry every day.""
Two men were convicted and jailed for the manslaughter of 34-year-old Justin Henry after his body was found hidden in a car in south London. Lewis Benjamin, 30, received a 20-year sentence; Jamal Ali-Richards, 29, received eight years and six months. The pair were convicted in April after an eight-week trial at Woolwich Crown Court and sentenced on 11 September. Henry was last seen in Croydon on 15 October 2023 before driving to Benjamin's flat. The suspects attempted to dispose of the body and destroy evidence; police found blood traces and stripped carpets. Detectives used CCTV, phone data and forensic analysis to locate Henry's remains. Both later admitted perverting the course of justice.
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