Sentence
Matthew Jonathan
Matthew Jonathan (aged 39) was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court on 12 September 2025 to 32 Years - Life for Murder. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Worcester Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 12 September 2025
- Sentence
- 32 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge James Burbidge KC ( Honorary Recorder of Worcester)
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to murder in Hereford, Herefordshire, in January 2025.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Offence Location / Victims Home; Protracted / prolonged - involving several acts of violence; Hostility towards a minority group / homophobic / sexual orientation / transgender identity; Recording / filming of the offence / humiliation