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Life sentence for killer who tortured and murdered man with learning difficulties

James Wheatley’s mother and then girlfriend were also locked up for their part in the murder.

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Dec 2nd 2016, 7:20 PM

Melanie McCarthy McNamara's killer to spend sentence in solitary confinement

Keith Hall has a contract on his head and prison guards have a duty to protect him from harm.

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Oct 31st 2016, 7:00 AM