Sentence
John Swannack
John Swannack (aged 59) was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 15 March 2022 to 30 Years - Life for Murder and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Preston Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 15 March 2022
- Sentence
- 30 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Robert Altham (The Honorary Recorder of Preston)
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Theft - Dishonestly appropriating property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it | Custodial immediate |
| Fraud by false representation | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to murder in Accrington, Lancashire, on 24 August 2021. He pleaded guilty to theft and fraud by false representation in Accrington, Lancashire, between July 2021 and August 2021.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Vulnerable victim