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Elizabeth Sweeney: Woman who beat Aberdeen man to death with kettle jailed for at least 18 years

  • Elizabeth Sweeney, 36, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Neil Jolly, 49, with a minimum of 18 years to serve, as determined by Judge Andrew Miller in Aberdeen's High Court.
  • The murder occurred in June 2023, where Sweeney beat Jolly with a kettle, resulting in over 70 blunt force injuries, according to court reports.
  • Sweeney claimed self-defense, alleging Jolly had sexually assaulted her, but jurors found her guilty after a trial involving CCTV footage and physical evidence.
  • Detective Inspector William Murdoch stated that the investigation remains ongoing and expressed deep condolences to Jolly's family and friends affected by his death.
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