He will be assessed, and won’t be freed if he is considered to be a risk. He’s been given a life sentence, which means he could remain in prison for his whole life or be returned to prison at any time during his life. 15 years is just the MINIMUM before he can even be considered for release
Delivering her conclusion in respect of the reporting restriction covering Craig Mulligan the judge, Mrs Justice Jefford, said: “A crucial part of the case is the family dynamics and his relationship with the adult defendants and Logan.
“Evidence heard at trial was that Craig idolised his...
Wales online are posting several statements from bodies such as CPS, NCPCC, Council leaders, MPs. I won’t copy those over, but they are at the link I’ve posted previously if you want to read them. The Judge should be coming in soon to make a statement on the reporting restrictions on the youth...
Addressing the defendants in turn Mrs Justice Jefford told John Cole she believed he participated in the final assault and instructed the youth defendant. She said: “You were actively involved in the death of Logan and disposal of his body.
“I can’t be sure you intended to kill Logan but this...
The judge in her sentencing remarks also rejected Angharad Williamson’s claim she was asleep when Logn died and his body was discarded. Mrs Justice Jefford said: “This was completely unbelievable. Activity on your phone and footage caught on CCTV when you were the only person in the house made...
Mrs Justice Jefford discussed Logan’s injuries and death during her sentencing remarks. She said: “Whatever time the ferocious assault happened on Logan he was for most of that Friday injured and dying. If anyone would have sought medical assistance for him he had an 80% chance of survival...
A statement has been issued on behalf of Logan's school, Tondu Primary, following the conclusion of the hearing. They also released pictures of a 'buddy bench' and memorial garden created using funds raised in Logan's name.
A ‘buddy bench’ set up at Tondu Primary School in memory of murdered...
Mrs Justice Jefford said she did not accept Angharad Williamson’s claim that she sought to get help for son Logan on July 29 following an attack on her son by John Cole and the youth.
Mrs Justice Jefford said: “You described an assault where John Cole punched Logan so he fell back on his bottom...
Mrs Justice Jefford speaks about the week leading up to Logan’s death when he was isolated in his room after contracting Covid-19. She said: “The way you treated Logan was extreme. He was kept isolated in his bedroom for 10 days. There was a baby gate which served to keep Logan in and he had no...
South Wales Police have sent out custody images of Angharad Williamson and John Cole following the hearing.
Angharad Williamson and John Cole will each serve almost three decades in prison...
The judge addressed the defendants directly as she continued her sentencing remarks.: “You John Cole, Angharad Williamson, and [the youth] were all convicted of Logan’s murder. You have all responsibility for Logan’s death and all the anguish that has followed from it.
“John Cole you pleaded...
Here are Mrs Justice Jefford’s sentencing remarks. She said: “Shortly after 6am on Saturday, July 31, 2021, the lifeless body of Logan Mwangi was found in the River Ogmore near to his home in Sarn. He was five years old and was described by everyone who knew him as a wonderful child. Bright...
The youth defendant is sentenced to life detention with a minimum of 15 years.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/logan-mwangi-murder-sentencing-live-24350435
Angharad Williamson is sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 28 years. She silently sobs as the sentence is handed down
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/logan-mwangi-murder-sentencing-live-24350435
John Cole is sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 29 years before he is eligible for parole.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/logan-mwangi-murder-sentencing-live-24350435
Mrs Justice Jefford is now back in the courtroom and is about to begin her sentencing remarks. She will then hand down her sentences to each of the three killers of Logan Mwangi.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/logan-mwangi-murder-sentencing-live-24350435
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