Sentence
Diogo Bettencourt
Diogo Bettencourt (aged 37) was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 15 December 2025 to 13 Years 9 Months - Life for Murder and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Birmingham Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 15 December 2025
- Sentence
- 13 Years 9 Months - Life
- Judge
- Judge Paul Farrer KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Fraud by false representation |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder in Birmingham, West Midlands, on 8 November 2023. He pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Mental Health Disorder - Paranoid Schizophrenia - Schizoaffective Disorder Mental Health Disorder - Psychotic disorder / psychosis