US EditionFather who murdered daughter in play-fight could have sentence increased
- The Court of Appeal hearing concerning Simon Vickers' sentence is scheduled to commence on Thursday at 10:30am in London’s central judicial complex.
- Following a referral by the Solicitor General, the Court of Appeal will review Vickers' life sentence for the murder of his daughter, a case scheduled to be heard by senior judges in London.
- The trial revealed that during play-fighting at their Darlington home, Vickers fatally stabbed 14-year-old Scarlett by driving an 11cm kitchen knife into her lung and heart.
- Mr Justice Cotter described the killing as a "momentary but devastating act of anger," found Vickers' version of events implausible, and sentenced him to life with a 15-year minimum term in February.
- The Court of Appeal could increase Vickers' sentence, highlighting unresolved questions as he never fully accepted the exact circumstances despite admitting responsibility for Scarlett's death.
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Father who murdered daughter in play-fight could have sentence increased - Jersey Evening Post
A father who fatally stabbed his 14-year-old daughter in the heart during a play-fight could have his sentence increased on Thursday after his case was referred to the Court of Appeal. Simon Vickers was jailed for life with a minimum term of 15 years in February after being found guilty of the murder of his daughter, Scarlett, with sentencing judge Mr Justice Cotter claiming the killing happened in a “momentary but devastating act of anger”. Dur…
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