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Student Murder: Two More Jailed in Manchester
2 Jul
Summary
- Two men received lengthy sentences for student's murder.
- One perpetrator also killed a motorcyclist days prior.
- The victim was fatally stabbed after a car chase.
In Manchester, two more men have been sentenced for their involvement in the murder of 16-year-old student Rhamero West. The court heard that Shikeo Bell, 22, was jailed for 18 years, with an additional revelation that he had caused the death of a motorcyclist through dangerous driving just two days before Rhamero's murder.
Giovanni Lawrence, 24, received a minimum sentence of 15 years for his role in the fatal car chase. He was a driver of one of the stolen BMWs involved in pursuing Rhamero through Moss Side and Old Trafford. Lawrence is the fourth man to be convicted for Rhamero's murder, following Marquis Richards and Ryan Cashin who inflicted the fatal wounds.
Mr. Justice Julian Goose emphasized the joint nature of the attack, stating that both Bell and Lawrence played prominent roles and were aware that a knife would be used. The judge acknowledged the intolerable grief Rhamero's family has endured, exacerbated by two trials. The sentencing concludes a significant phase in the legal process for Rhamero's tragic death in September 2021.
