GUILTY UK - Elle Edwards, 26, shot and killed on Christmas Eve in Wallasey, 2022 * arrest*

[Alyce]

14:46KEY EVENT

Jury note​

All parties have been called into court.
The jury has a note for the judge. The jury are called into court.

Mr Justice Goose reads the note: "If the gunman has the gun in Thomas Waring's house but on the gunman’s person, is this in possession of Thomas Waring if TW knows the gunman has the gun. What counts as possession? Does TW need to be aware the gun is in the house?"

He says he will “remind them of his written directions”

Justice Goose: “It must be proved the firearm was in Thomas Waring's possession or control for any amount of time and that he knew it was. It must be both knowledge and possession or control of the submachine gun. Merely being in the house would not be sufficient. It must be proved he had either possession or control for any amount of time and he knew it.
I hope that’s clear."

The jury are sent out to resume their deliberations.

Elle Edwards latest: Udates as Chapman trial enters final stages

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve

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[Alyce]

VERDICTS REACHED​

The jury has reached its verdicts.
They are asked to come into court

Elle Edwards latest: Udates as Chapman trial enters final stages

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve

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[Alyce]

15:30KEY EVENT

CONNOR CHAPMAN IS GUILTY OF THE MURDER OF ELLE EDWARDS​

Connor Chapman is guilty of the murder of Elle Edwards.
More to follow

Elle Edwards latest: Udates as Chapman trial enters final stages

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve

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[Alyce]

Family in tears​

Tim Edwards, whose eyes were fixed upon the dock, punched the air with delight as the verdict was delivered.
Other members of the family were heard to cry “yes”, and several burst into tears.

Unanimous guilty verdicts have been reached on all counts for Connor Chapman.

In summary he is:
Guilty of the murder of Elle Edwards
Guilty of the attempted murder of Kieran Salkeld
Guilty of the attempted murder of Jake Duffy
Guilty of the wounding with intent of Harry Loughran
Guilty of the wounding with intent of Liam Carr
Guilty of the the assault occasioning actual bodily harm of Nicholas Speed

Elle Edwards latest: Udates as Chapman trial enters final stages

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve

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[Alyce]

3:32pm




Thomas Waring has been found guilty on both counts.

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[Alyce]

15:35KEY EVENT

THOMAS WARING GUILTY ON BOTH COUNTS​

Thomas Waring is found guilty of possession of a prohibited weapon and assisting an offender

Elle Edwards latest: Udates as Chapman trial enters final stages

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve

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[Alyce]

3:33pm




Justice Goose says he will sentence both offenders at 2pm tomorrow (Friday).

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[Alyce]

You coward'​

Mr Power tells the judge that “in relation to murder, there is only one sentence you can pass”.

Justice Goose says he will pass sentence at 2pm tomorrow, Friday.

He asks the prosecution to “make submissions on whether a whole life order is necessary”.

He also suggests it is in the “public interest” for the video of the shooting to be released to the public.

This is a sentence which means a defendant will never be freed from prison.

The judge invites the jury to return for the sentencing.

“I thank you again for what you’ve done. Hopefully I will see you tomorrow.”

Justice Goose instructs staff to take both defendants down to the cells.

Tim Edwards is heard to say “you coward” as they leave the dock.


Justice Goose also thanks the family of Elle Edwards before retiring.

Elle Edwards latest: Udates as Chapman trial enters final stages

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve

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[Alyce]

This link has a vid clip which shows the gunman parking the car,then firing the gun and departing

It only shows the gunman, nothing more

Chapman seen opening fire outside Lighthouse pub in chilling CCTV

Elle Edwards was killed after being struck by 3 of 12 bullets discharged from military grade weapon

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[Legal]

Wow, I only saw that the jury were deliberating from Alyce's post this morning and the verdicts in! Good work jury. I'm sure we will hear lots more information now about these people. I can't see him getting a whole life tariff though.

Thanks for the updates, Alyce. I've been busy following the Lucy Letby trial and starting a new job but I'm pleased justice has been served for the victims and their families.

 

[Alyce]

I agree re the whole of life - he wont get that. I'm expecting 20 - 25.

There is a longer vid clip than the one I put up here - which also shows the gunman walking towards Private Drive. I will try and post it, it's very informative

 

[dm799]

Well that's that. Only a few hours of deliberation suggests the jury were in little doubt.

Glad they released the footage. Absolutely agree with the Justice Goose that it's in the public interest.

You can find a longer version on youtube.

 

[dm799]

 

[Legal]

Very incriminating video of him dropping the gun while flicking his hair! Good to see some positive stories about the police after the s*** show of the met police in London as well. Less than 7 months after Elle's murder and the perpetrator has been caught, tried and convicted. Hopefully this and the Thomas Cashman conviction will send out a warning to other potential murderers but somehow I doubt it.

 

[Parker Knoll]

Totally agree Legal.
The CCTV of the shooting is utterly horrifying.
30+ is my thoughts on sentence.

 

[Legal]

Is there anywhere we can watch the sentencing live online?

 

[Alyce]

Is there anywhere we can watch the sentencing live online?

The Echo are doing their usual live blog but I don't think it's being televised


Just editing to say it is being filmed ( see my post below ) but I dont know if there's a livestream

 

[Alyce]

Good afternoon​

We're back in Liverpool Crown Court where Connor Chapman and Thomas Waring will shortly be sentenced in connection with the murder of Elle Edwards.
The courtroom is packed to capacity with members of Elle's family, journalists, police officers and other members of the public.
Five jurors who convicted the defendants yesterday have returned to hear the sentencing. The judge's sentencing remarks will also be filmed in accordance with a new policy, and a camera is set up in the corner of the courtroom.
Court reporter Adam Everett and crime reporter Jonathan Humphries are providing live coverage from the courtroom.

Elle Edwards latest: Udates as Chapman trial enters final stages

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve

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[Alyce]

14:03Jonathan Humphries

Sentencing remarks to be broadcast​

The court clerk addresses the public gallery. She confirms that the judge’s sentencing remarks will be filmed and broadcast live with a 10 second delay. No-one else is permitted to film or record from inside the courtroom, in accordance with usual rules.

Elle Edwards latest: Udates as Chapman trial enters final stages

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[Alyce]

The day Connor Chapman refused to come into court

Killer sat in cell lying under a blanket and was said to have been living off instant noodles in prison

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