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Wealthy parents of student killer jailed
11:05am Friday 6th July 2012 in News
Wealthy parents of student killer jailed
A wealthy jeweller and his wife who disposed of evidence to help cover up after their jealous son murdered his Hampshire student girlfriend have been jailed for 27 months each.
Elliot Turner, 20, was found guilty by a jury at Winchester Crown Court in May of murdering 17-year-old Emily Longley, a Brockenhurst College student, in his bed after going ''absolutely nuts'' in a jealous rage.
Sentencing him, Mrs Justice Dobbs said he had ''bullied, harassed, threatened and assaulted'' Emily to control her as his ''trophy'' girlfriend.
And she told him to put away thoughts of ''champagne, Bentleys and girls'' as she sentenced him to life imprisonment and told him he would serve at least 16 years in jail.
His parents Leigh, 54, and Anita, 51, were sentenced today at the same court after being found guilty of perverting the course of justice.
They helped to cover up the crime by destroying a confession letter from their son and taking away vital evidence after the killing at their home in Bournemouth, in May last year.
Their son was also sentenced to nine months, to run concurrently, for perverting the course of justice.
Comments(50)
Richard Milgate
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11:12am Fri 6 Jul 12
mansak_hunt
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11:17am Fri 6 Jul 12
mummsie
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11:22am Fri 6 Jul 12
mansak_hunt wrote:Ditto !!!
Great stuff. Hope it's hell.
localnews
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11:24am Fri 6 Jul 12
The Salv
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11:43am Fri 6 Jul 12
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Elliot turner is a sad pathetic little man, he should be branded across the forehead to warn all other women to stay away from this loser control freak.
Walter K
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12:06pm Fri 6 Jul 12
teamgreen
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12:22pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Walter K wrote:we all would do anything for our children but cover up a murder ? all i can say is hahahahahaha
I am in no way condoning their actions, but unless you've been put in the incredibly difficult position that they were put in by the person they loved most in the world it's easy to take the moral high ground.
Benoodles
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12:25pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Walter K wrote:Are you sure?
I am in no way condoning their actions, but unless you've been put in the incredibly difficult position that they were put in by the person they loved most in the world it's easy to take the moral high ground.
The person they loved most in the world was a MURDERER!!!!!!
Taskforce 141
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12:32pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Benoodles wrote:He was their son first!
Walter K wrote:Are you sure?
I am in no way condoning their actions, but unless you've been put in the incredibly difficult position that they were put in by the person they loved most in the world it's easy to take the moral high ground.
The person they loved most in the world was a MURDERER!!!!!!
Again I am not condoning their actions and they should be punished, but I'm sure there are a lot of people who would have tried to save their son from jail, even if they knew his actions were wrong.
waltons11
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1:02pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Benoodles
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1:08pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Taskforce 141 wrote:Meet the parents of the victim and say that to them face to face.
Benoodles wrote:He was their son first!
Walter K wrote:Are you sure?
I am in no way condoning their actions, but unless you've been put in the incredibly difficult position that they were put in by the person they loved most in the world it's easy to take the moral high ground.
The person they loved most in the world was a MURDERER!!!!!!
Again I am not condoning their actions and they should be punished, but I'm sure there are a lot of people who would have tried to save their son from jail, even if they knew his actions were wrong.
No matter what you say he is a MURDERER!!!!!
Walter K
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1:38pm Fri 6 Jul 12
The parents were put in, what I believe, was an impossible position by their son at a time when rational thought had obviously long gone out of the window.
I can honestly say that given the same circumstances, I don't know what course of action I would have taken.
Would I be pleased with the incarceration of these two if I were Emily Longley's parents?
Absolutely.
Georgem
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2:00pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Benoodles wrote:Yes, he is a MURDERER!!!eleven111
Taskforce 141 wrote:Meet the parents of the victim and say that to them face to face.
Benoodles wrote:He was their son first!
Walter K wrote:Are you sure?
I am in no way condoning their actions, but unless you've been put in the incredibly difficult position that they were put in by the person they loved most in the world it's easy to take the moral high ground.
The person they loved most in the world was a MURDERER!!!!!!
Again I am not condoning their actions and they should be punished, but I'm sure there are a lot of people who would have tried to save their son from jail, even if they knew his actions were wrong.
No matter what you say he is a MURDERER!!!!!
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But Walter isn't talking about him. He's talking about his parents. And he's exactly right. None of us know how we'd react in their shoes. Life isn't actually as black-and-white as the average Echo moron thinks it is.
Benoodles
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2:03pm Fri 6 Jul 12
alan.of.eastleigh
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2:11pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Taskforce 141 wrote:You are wrong. Most responsible parents would love their son depsite the crime but would not commit a crime themselves to try and ensure he got away with it.
Benoodles wrote:He was their son first! Again I am not condoning their actions and they should be punished, but I'm sure there are a lot of people who would have tried to save their son from jail, even if they knew his actions were wrong.Walter K wrote: I am in no way condoning their actions, but unless you've been put in the incredibly difficult position that they were put in by the person they loved most in the world it's easy to take the moral high ground.Are you sure? The person they loved most in the world was a MURDERER!!!!!!
Georgem
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2:15pm Fri 6 Jul 12
alan.of.eastleigh wrote:He's not wrong. You even admit it yourself. He's said there are a lot of people who would try and save their son from jail. Which there are. You go on to say "responsible parents" would not. You're talking about 2 different sets of people.
Taskforce 141 wrote:You are wrong. Most responsible parents would love their son depsite the crime but would not commit a crime themselves to try and ensure he got away with it.
Benoodles wrote:He was their son first! Again I am not condoning their actions and they should be punished, but I'm sure there are a lot of people who would have tried to save their son from jail, even if they knew his actions were wrong.Walter K wrote: I am in no way condoning their actions, but unless you've been put in the incredibly difficult position that they were put in by the person they loved most in the world it's easy to take the moral high ground.Are you sure? The person they loved most in the world was a MURDERER!!!!!!
I agree, the responsible thing to do is not to cover the crime up. But unless you're completely ignorant of how human beings behave, you'll know that there are a lot of people who won't take the most responsible action.
The Salv
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2:28pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Solomon's Boot
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2:35pm Fri 6 Jul 12
The Salv
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2:36pm Fri 6 Jul 12
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What utter nonsense.
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It's not about being a responsible parent, it's about being a decent Human being and knowing whats right or wrong. I hope that their business fails and their lives get ruined.
erica smith
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2:43pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Georgem
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2:44pm Fri 6 Jul 12
The Salv wrote:You WANT to be banned?
Ban the trolls
ToastyTea
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2:52pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Solomon's Boot wrote:pleased because they're rich ? jealousy ? are you a idiot.
Some of you need to ask yourselves whether you're pleased because justice is done, or are you merely pleased because they're rich? A touch of jealousy, I think!
this couple certainly were if they thought they could help cover up a murder of all crimes. Scum.
Benoodles
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3:15pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Solomon's Boot wrote:What has their financial status got to do with it?
Some of you need to ask yourselves whether you're pleased because justice is done, or are you merely pleased because they're rich? A touch of jealousy, I think!
the facts are; A young girl has had her life taken away by what appears to be a selfish, control freak, who's parents tried to cover up his crime.
The outcome; A life lost and parents who will never see their daughter again!
You incentitive idiot!
Richard Milgate
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3:27pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Solomon's Boot wrote:Not jealousy - just wondering why all three weren't inside sooner.
Some of you need to ask yourselves whether you're pleased because justice is done, or are you merely pleased because they're rich? A touch of jealousy, I think!
Georgem
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3:29pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Solomon's Boot wrote:More to the point, why did the Echo feel the need to draw attention to their wealth? As others have pointed out, it's irrelevant.
Some of you need to ask yourselves whether you're pleased because justice is done, or are you merely pleased because they're rich? A touch of jealousy, I think!
freemantlegirl2
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3:42pm Fri 6 Jul 12
The Salv wrote:Why do you want to be banned?
Ban the trolls
As for this story, glad they've been jailed - covering up a crime like that is wrong... it should have been longer imho but the after effects of a criminal record and the shame should be enough to remind them for the rest of their lives.
The Salv
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4:11pm Fri 6 Jul 12
The Salv
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4:17pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Georgem wrote:You are a sick troll, you have over stepped the mark this time.
Solomon's Boot wrote:More to the point, why did the Echo feel the need to draw attention to their wealth? As others have pointed out, it's irrelevant.
Some of you need to ask yourselves whether you're pleased because justice is done, or are you merely pleased because they're rich? A touch of jealousy, I think!
The Salv
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4:23pm Fri 6 Jul 12
freemantlegirl2 wrote:Excuse me, you condone others sympathising with the evil parents for trying to cover up a murder. You shouldnt make a joke of the subject an innocent girl was murdered by this sick sad little boy. He will always be a danger to women and one day he will be let into the world, have some sense before trying to score points of other people.
The Salv wrote:Why do you want to be banned?
Ban the trolls
As for this story, glad they've been jailed - covering up a crime like that is wrong... it should have been longer imho but the after effects of a criminal record and the shame should be enough to remind them for the rest of their lives.
Georgem
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5:04pm Fri 6 Jul 12
The Salv wrote:ORLY?
Georgem wrote:You are a sick troll, you have over stepped the mark this time.
Solomon's Boot wrote:More to the point, why did the Echo feel the need to draw attention to their wealth? As others have pointed out, it's irrelevant.
Some of you need to ask yourselves whether you're pleased because justice is done, or are you merely pleased because they're rich? A touch of jealousy, I think!
Georgem
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5:41pm Fri 6 Jul 12
The Salv wrote:Reading comprehension: 1/10 try harder.
freemantlegirl2 wrote:Excuse me, you condone others sympathising with the evil parents for trying to cover up a murder. You shouldnt make a joke of the subject an innocent girl was murdered by this sick sad little boy. He will always be a danger to women and one day he will be let into the world, have some sense before trying to score points of other people.
The Salv wrote:Why do you want to be banned?
Ban the trolls
As for this story, glad they've been jailed - covering up a crime like that is wrong... it should have been longer imho but the after effects of a criminal record and the shame should be enough to remind them for the rest of their lives.
BillyTheKid
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5:50pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Georgem wrote:"William Zanzinger killed poor Hattie Carroll,
Solomon's Boot wrote:More to the point, why did the Echo feel the need to draw attention to their wealth? As others have pointed out, it's irrelevant.
Some of you need to ask yourselves whether you're pleased because justice is done, or are you merely pleased because they're rich? A touch of jealousy, I think!
With a cane that he twirled round his diamond-ringed finger........" Bob Dylan. It's all about how some wealthy people think they are above the law, and can get away with crime.
That's why the Echo drew attention to their wealth.
freemantlegirl2
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6:23pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Georgem wrote:He never knows what he's talking about Georgem ;)lol. It's nil pois from me :P
The Salv wrote:Reading comprehension: 1/10 try harder.
freemantlegirl2 wrote:Excuse me, you condone others sympathising with the evil parents for trying to cover up a murder. You shouldnt make a joke of the subject an innocent girl was murdered by this sick sad little boy. He will always be a danger to women and one day he will be let into the world, have some sense before trying to score points of other people.
The Salv wrote:Why do you want to be banned?
Ban the trolls
As for this story, glad they've been jailed - covering up a crime like that is wrong... it should have been longer imho but the after effects of a criminal record and the shame should be enough to remind them for the rest of their lives.
I haven't condoned others for sympathising at all - doh!
BenjiWinsor
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7:11pm Fri 6 Jul 12
GX Saint
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7:18pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Benoodles wrote:I was following your argument carefully and then you go and spoil it all by inventing a word. Incentitive?
Solomon's Boot wrote:What has their financial status got to do with it?
Some of you need to ask yourselves whether you're pleased because justice is done, or are you merely pleased because they're rich? A touch of jealousy, I think!
the facts are; A young girl has had her life taken away by what appears to be a selfish, control freak, who's parents tried to cover up his crime.
The outcome; A life lost and parents who will never see their daughter again!
You incentitive idiot!
jazzi
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8:21pm Fri 6 Jul 12
STOP spoiling your kids as they grow into vile adults with no concept of consequences to actions. WE THE TAX PAYER have to wipe up your mess and foot the prison and social bills.
Make DOMESTIC VIOLENCE illegal !!!!!
opera phantom
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8:25pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Georgem wrote:When it comes to perverting the course of justice, it is black and white. You always end up in prison.
Benoodles wrote:Yes, he is a MURDERER!!!eleven111
Taskforce 141 wrote:Meet the parents of the victim and say that to them face to face.
Benoodles wrote:He was their son first!
Walter K wrote:Are you sure?
I am in no way condoning their actions, but unless you've been put in the incredibly difficult position that they were put in by the person they loved most in the world it's easy to take the moral high ground.
The person they loved most in the world was a MURDERER!!!!!!
Again I am not condoning their actions and they should be punished, but I'm sure there are a lot of people who would have tried to save their son from jail, even if they knew his actions were wrong.
No matter what you say he is a MURDERER!!!!!
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But Walter isn't talking about him. He's talking about his parents. And he's exactly right. None of us know how we'd react in their shoes. Life isn't actually as black-and-white as the average Echo moron thinks it is.
Georgem
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8:26pm Fri 6 Jul 12
opera phantom wrote:Really? In other news, would you like to buy some of these magic beans?
Georgem wrote:When it comes to perverting the course of justice, it is black and white. You always end up in prison.
Benoodles wrote:Yes, he is a MURDERER!!!eleven111
Taskforce 141 wrote:Meet the parents of the victim and say that to them face to face.
Benoodles wrote:He was their son first!
Walter K wrote:Are you sure?
I am in no way condoning their actions, but unless you've been put in the incredibly difficult position that they were put in by the person they loved most in the world it's easy to take the moral high ground.
The person they loved most in the world was a MURDERER!!!!!!
Again I am not condoning their actions and they should be punished, but I'm sure there are a lot of people who would have tried to save their son from jail, even if they knew his actions were wrong.
No matter what you say he is a MURDERER!!!!!
!
But Walter isn't talking about him. He's talking about his parents. And he's exactly right. None of us know how we'd react in their shoes. Life isn't actually as black-and-white as the average Echo moron thinks it is.
mack chinnon
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8:31pm Fri 6 Jul 12
BillyTheKid wrote:Dik, do one.
Georgem wrote:"William Zanzinger killed poor Hattie Carroll,
Solomon's Boot wrote:More to the point, why did the Echo feel the need to draw attention to their wealth? As others have pointed out, it's irrelevant.
Some of you need to ask yourselves whether you're pleased because justice is done, or are you merely pleased because they're rich? A touch of jealousy, I think!
With a cane that he twirled round his diamond-ringed finger........" Bob Dylan. It's all about how some wealthy people think they are above the law, and can get away with crime.
That's why the Echo drew attention to their wealth.
Condor Man
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9:17pm Fri 6 Jul 12
waltons11
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10:06pm Fri 6 Jul 12
BenjiWinsor wrote:That is exactly how it is for most people who are unfortunate to find themselves in this position. You offer love and support but never a cover up, and to be honest it should not be expected of you either.
I would never ever even consider covering up a murder my child committed. Not only would I not, but I would report them myself if I knew about the crime. Someone innocent died here! I would love my child whatever they did, would provide emotional support and practical support through the court process and prison term and rehabilitation afterwards but you are not a good parent if you fail to allow your child to take responsibility for their own actions and learn from their own mistakes. Its one of the hardest parts of parenting, but essential.
Benoodles
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9:47am Sat 7 Jul 12
GX Saint wrote:apologies for my error, it is of course of no importance, anger just took over grammatical correctness!
Benoodles wrote:I was following your argument carefully and then you go and spoil it all by inventing a word. Incentitive?
Solomon's Boot wrote:What has their financial status got to do with it?
Some of you need to ask yourselves whether you're pleased because justice is done, or are you merely pleased because they're rich? A touch of jealousy, I think!
the facts are; A young girl has had her life taken away by what appears to be a selfish, control freak, who's parents tried to cover up his crime.
The outcome; A life lost and parents who will never see their daughter again!
You incentitive idiot!
simaster
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10:59am Sat 7 Jul 12
The Salv
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11:18am Sat 7 Jul 12
opera phantom
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11:22am Sat 7 Jul 12
Georgem wrote:Dismissed
opera phantom wrote:Really? In other news, would you like to buy some of these magic beans?
Georgem wrote:When it comes to perverting the course of justice, it is black and white. You always end up in prison.
Benoodles wrote:Yes, he is a MURDERER!!!eleven111
Taskforce 141 wrote:Meet the parents of the victim and say that to them face to face.
Benoodles wrote:He was their son first!
Walter K wrote:Are you sure?
I am in no way condoning their actions, but unless you've been put in the incredibly difficult position that they were put in by the person they loved most in the world it's easy to take the moral high ground.
The person they loved most in the world was a MURDERER!!!!!!
Again I am not condoning their actions and they should be punished, but I'm sure there are a lot of people who would have tried to save their son from jail, even if they knew his actions were wrong.
No matter what you say he is a MURDERER!!!!!
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But Walter isn't talking about him. He's talking about his parents. And he's exactly right. None of us know how we'd react in their shoes. Life isn't actually as black-and-white as the average Echo moron thinks it is.
Georgem
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7:16pm Sat 7 Jul 12
The Salv wrote:Hmmm. Incentive, eh? A very similar spelling mistake to another, similarly "outraged" troll on this page. Your sock puppets are showing, salv!
Some of you have disgusted me today with your comments on here, your a disgrace and should be ashamed of yourselfs. So regulars will already know what your like but you have been extremely incentive and insulting and should be ashamed of yourselves. Is it really that impossible for you to make comments without insulting other contributers for personal point scoring, an innocent girl was murdered, show some respect.
Georgem
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7:17pm Sat 7 Jul 12
The Salv wrote:Benoodles + The Salv = the same person. Poor guy, too much pretend anger for one personality.
Some of you have disgusted me today with your comments on here, your a disgrace and should be ashamed of yourselfs. So regulars will already know what your like but you have been extremely incentive and insulting and should be ashamed of yourselves. Is it really that impossible for you to make comments without insulting other contributers for personal point scoring, an innocent girl was murdered, show some respect.
The Salv
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8:16pm Sat 7 Jul 12
Georgem wrote:You are a low life troll georgem
The Salv wrote:Benoodles + The Salv = the same person. Poor guy, too much pretend anger for one personality.
Some of you have disgusted me today with your comments on here, your a disgrace and should be ashamed of yourselfs. So regulars will already know what your like but you have been extremely incentive and insulting and should be ashamed of yourselves. Is it really that impossible for you to make comments without insulting other contributers for personal point scoring, an innocent girl was murdered, show some respect.
Georgem
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10:46pm Sat 7 Jul 12
The Salv wrote:The defence rests.
Georgem wrote:You are a low life troll georgem
The Salv wrote:Benoodles + The Salv = the same person. Poor guy, too much pretend anger for one personality.
Some of you have disgusted me today with your comments on here, your a disgrace and should be ashamed of yourselfs. So regulars will already know what your like but you have been extremely incentive and insulting and should be ashamed of yourselves. Is it really that impossible for you to make comments without insulting other contributers for personal point scoring, an innocent girl was murdered, show some respect.
SotonLad says...
11:08am Fri 6 Jul 12