Sentence
Sam Croston
Sam Croston (aged 37) was sentenced at Warwick Crown Court on 15 April 2025 to 30 Years - Life for Murder and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Warwick Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 15 April 2025
- Sentence
- 30 Years - Life
- Judge
- Mr Justice Sweeting
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Having possession of a controlled substance | No separate Penalty |
| Committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence | Custodial immediate, 10 Years |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder and committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence in Coventry, West Midlands, on 2 September 2023. Sentencing Remarks
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Offence Location / Victims Home; Letter to Judge / Court; Acting under the influence of drugs or drink; Vulnerable victim; Mental / Physical suffering / Harm caused; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) / Asperger Syndrome (AS); Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)(Neurodivergent Condition/s) Dyspraxia / Dyslexia / dysgraphia Mental Health - Bipolar Disorder / Depression / Depressive disorder / Depressive episode