The killers brought to justice in Greater Manchester in 2023
27.12.2023 - 06:41
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester's two crown courts are among the most busy in the country. Judges working at Manchester Crown Court and Minshull Street Crown Court deal with some of the most brutal and shocking killings.
Tragically, homicide cases are a regular feature within our courts, and 2023 was no different.
Below, the M.E.N. lists 31 killers who were sentenced for murder or manslaughter over the past 12 months.
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A fugitive drug dealer was handed a life sentence for taking part in the shocking murder of a dad who was shot dead in a street in front of playing children 'to send a chilling message' to rivals. Wade Cox, 32, blasted rival drug dealer Luke Graham at point blank range through the window of a van as children played nearby.
Cox was ordered to serve at least 36 years in jail after being convicted of murder in 2019. Halpin, who fled to Portugal after helping Cox commit murder, was jailed for life in February.
He gave his mother the thumb's up sign before he was led away to serve a minimum 30 years behind bars.
A court heard Mr Graham, who had served spells in prison and was said to be turning his life around, had become involved in cannabis dealing. Cox and Halpin arranged the hit to 'send a chilling message' to their rivals.
The family of murdered dad Thomas Campbell said they have 'justice' after three people, including his ex-wife, received lengthy jail sentences for their roles in his brutal killing. The 38-year-old father-of-two was tortured to death in his own home after being ambushed by three men armed with weapons.
He was tied up, stabbed and beaten for two hours as his killers ransacked his