Sentence
John Cole
John Cole (aged 40) was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on 30 June 2022 to 29 Years - Life for Murder and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Cardiff Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 30 June 2022
- Sentence
- 29 Years - Life
- Judge
- Mrs Justice Jefford DBE
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Perverting the course of justice - Committing an act intending to pervert the course of justice | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder in Bridgend, South Wales, on 31 July 2021. He pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. Sentencing Remarks
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power; Vulnerable victim