The 18-year-old man who killed three girls during a dance class in Southport, England, last July has been sentenced to life imprisonment. He did not receive a “whole life sentence” but a “life sentence,” which means there is a possibility he could be released in the future, though the judge indicated it is unlikely.
The judge stated that the perpetrator could seek parole after 52 years in prison. He could not receive a “whole life sentence,” which would mean no chance of release, because he was a minor at the time of the crimes.
The judge emphasized the brutal nature of the murders, stating it was hard to comprehend why he committed them. Various family members and victims were present in court.
The parents of one of the victims (aged 9) said their lives were “destroyed in minutes.” The mother of another victim (aged 7) had her statement read by a lawyer, expressing that they will continue her daughter’s love, positivity, and legacy despite the pain caused.
Source: NOS