Man faces life sentence after admitting murder of woman, 40, found dead in flat
1 year, 10 months ago

Man faces life sentence after admitting murder of woman, 40, found dead in flat

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Joe Rankin, 34, pleaded guilty to the murder of Emma Potter, 40, who was found dead at her flat in Stroud, Gloucestershire, by police last November 4. “The question of diminished responsibility has plainly been considered and falls short of affording him a defence, but his psychiatric history is relevant to the position of sentence.” The judge ordered the preparation of psychiatric reports ahead of sentencing on June 16. “As your lawyers will have explained to you before, you will receive a life sentence and the question is to what the minimum period you will serve before you will be considered for release.” Rankin, of Langtoft Road, Slad, Stroud, Gloucestershire, was remanded into custody.

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Online Predator Sentenced to 20 Years for Manslaughter of Young Woman

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Man convicted of murdering ex-partners who complained to police about violence
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Man, 82, guilty of murdering ex-wife in 1978 after she fled abusive marriage
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Man, 82, guilty of murdering ex-wife in 1978 after she fled abusive marriage

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Ian Stewart: Second victim’s family says double murderer had ‘licence to kill’ after missing first victim
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Ian Stewart: Man who killed author Helen Bailey handed whole-life jail term after being found guilty of murdering first wife
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Ian Stewart: Man who killed author Helen Bailey handed whole-life jail term after being found guilty of murdering first wife

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Couple drowned homeless woman in their bath before stealing her benefits
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Couple drowned homeless woman in their bath before stealing her benefits

Daily Mail  

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