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Killer's chilling confession: 'I murdered him'
6 Oct
Summary
- Killer confessed to victim's daughter after the murder.
- Man found guilty of murder received a minimum 19-year sentence.
- He was acquitted of attempted murder for another alleged assault.
A man has received a minimum 19-year prison sentence after being found guilty of murder. The court heard that the accused confessed to the victim's daughter, stating he had murdered her father. This admission occurred after the fatal incident.
The jury found the man guilty last month, although he had denied the murder charge. He was acquitted of a separate charge related to the attempted murder of another woman present in the flat, who had accused him of throwing her from a window.
Witnesses described the man emerging from the flat appearing disheveled and agitated. The judge, Lord Cubie, emphasized the tragic consequences of the man's actions, noting that the victim leaves behind family and that the death resulted from the offender's self-absorption. The defense cited the man's lifelong struggle with drug addiction as a factor.
The judge ordered that the man must serve at least 19 years before being eligible for parole, highlighting the severity of the crime.
