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The jury acquitted SH of murder but found her guilty of manslaughter. The judge must therefore follow sentencing guidelines for manslaughter. He could have given SH a discretionary life sentence but he didn't. Here is his reasoning Instead he gave her a determinate sentence of 17 years as...

Here we go, Judges Sentencing Remarks - best I can find atm, some parts removed https://www.crimeline.info/case/r-v-nathan-matthews-and-shauna-hoare

Yes - saw that tweet earlier but haven't seen anything saying it's the full report yet. This article contains more quotes from the judge than the earlier extracts. http://www.westerndailypress.co.uk/BREAKING-Nathan-Matthews-Shauna-Hoare-sentenced/story-28168827-detail/story.html

Like many of you, I have followed this case from the start. I hoped that NM would get a whole life order but it seems the fact that he "confessed" and told police where Becky's remains were has prevented this from happening. 33 years is a long time and that is the first point at which he will...

Avon&Somerset Police Verified account  ‏@ASPolice · 48 secs48 seconds ago In-depth feature showing how #BeckyWatts case was solved including video i/views with officers & staff is online now...

Jon Kay Verified account  ‏@jonkay01 · 51 secs51 seconds ago The grandfather and aunty of Becky Watts just told me they are "satisfied" with the sentences and feel they have got justice.

Matthews will be aged 61 before he can be considered for released Here’s some more detail on what Mr Justice Dingemans said as he jailed Matthews. He said: “I am sure, on the evidence that was adduced at the trial, that the planned kidnap of Becky was for a sexual purpose...

Nathan Matthews has been jailed for a minimum of 33 years for murdering his stepsister Becky Watts, 16, in a sexually-motivated kidnap plot. His girlfriend Shauna Hoare, 21, has been sentenced to 17 years for manslaughter. At Bristol Crown Court, Judge Mr Justice Dingemans said he was sure...

Me too!!!!

Andy Davies Verified account  ‏@adavies4 · 37 secs37 seconds ago Det Sup Mike Courtiour: Matthews & Hoare have never shown any remorse for their grotesque actions... Andy Davies Verified account  ‏@adavies4 · 45 secs45 seconds ago Courtiour...

THE SENTENCE - SHAUNA HOARE Shauna Hoare, the girlfriend of Becky Watt's stepbrother Nathan Matthews, has been sentenced to for the teen's manslaughter. Hoare was acquitted of Becky's murder but convicted of kidnap and manslaughter. Conspiracy to kidnap - 10 years to run concurrently...

THE SENTENCE Nathan Matthews Conspiracy to kidnap - 10 years to run concurrently Murder - life with a minimum of 33 years Perverting the course of justice - no separate penalty Preventing the lawful burial of Becky Watts - no seperate penalty Possessing a prohibited weapon, namely two...

Jon Kay Verified account  ‏@jonkay01 · 1 min1 minute ago That was an extraordinary courtroom moment to witness. The judge and Becky's family all emotional as sentences passed. Jon Kay Verified account  ‏@jonkay01 · 26 secs27 seconds ago And yet...

Richard Payne ‏@richardpayneitv · 33s33 seconds ago #beckywatts family crying and hugging outside courtroom. Huge numbers of supporters now leaving court. Rupert Evelyn ‏@rupertevelyn · 19 secs20 seconds ago Hugs and tears amongst #beckywatts family inside and outside court as...