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www.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
London

The makings of mastermind behind human butchery' eunuch maker enterprise

The article highlights the story of Marius Gustavson, whose descent into extreme body modifications and illegal activities led to a life imprisonment sentence. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Quadruple murderer on horror movie' drug-fuelled stabbing rampage is jailed for life

Drug-fuelled stabbing rampage led to a quadruple murder in South London.
Perpetrator claimed sacrifices for the greater good fueled by cannabis abuse. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Germany news

US man jailed for life for Neuschwanstein Castle rape and murder

The perpetrator was sentenced to life in prison for a brutal attack near Neuschwanstein Castle.
The crime was of particular gravity because of the brutal nature and circumstances of the attack. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

The Satanist and Tesco John Wick: Who are Brianna Ghey's murderers

Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe have been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of Brianna Ghey.
The pair had a fascination for violence, torture, and murder, which grew over time. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Social justice

I Faced Death by Incarceration. The UN Heard My Plea to Abolish Life Sentences.

The United Nations has condemned the practice of life imprisonment, also known as death by incarceration, and called on the United States to abolish it.
A delegation of civil society organizations spoke to the UN Human Rights Committee to expose the human rights violations committed by the US in terms of life without parole sentencing.
The UN special rapporteur on racism stated that the US practice of sentencing people to die in prison violates the purpose of rehabilitation and perpetuates segregation and exploitation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Canada Convicts White Supremacist in Killing of Four Muslims

Nathaniel Veltman has been found guilty of four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder involving a young boy in the June 2021 attack in London, Ontario.
The terrorism charge against Veltman will be decided later by a judge, marking the first application of terrorism charges to a far-right extremism case in Canada.
Veltman's sentencing date will be set in December and a first-degree murder conviction carries an automatic sentence of life in prison with no chance for parole for 25 years. [ more ]
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