Sentence
David Mottram
David Mottram (aged 47) was sentenced at Chester Crown Court on 27 September 2021 to 30 Years - Life for Murder. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Chester Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 27 September 2021
- Sentence
- 30 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Michael Leeming
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder in Congleton, Cheshire, on 2 March 2021. He had pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. UPDATE: 12 July 2022 - [2022] EWCA Crim 954 - Appeal dismissed.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Planned / Premeditated / Degree of Planning; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) / Asperger Syndrome (AS)