Sentence
Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen (aged 35) was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on 9 October 2026 to 16 Years - Life for Murder and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Winchester Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 9 October 2026
- Sentence
- 16 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Adam Feest KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate |
| Having possession of a controlled substance | |
| Criminal Damage |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder in Yateley, Hampshire, on 31 December 2025. He had pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, criminal damage and possession of Class B drugs (cannabis).