The killers brought to justice in Greater Manchester in 2023
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester's two crown courts are among the most busy in the country. Judges working at Manchester Crown Court and Minshull Street Crown Court deal with some of the most brutal and shocking killings.
Tragically, homicide cases are a regular feature within our courts, and 2023 was no different. Below, the M.E.N. lists 31 killers who were sentenced for murder or manslaughter over the past 12 months. READ MORE: Today's top Manchester Evening News stories READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community A fugitive drug dealer was handed a life sentence for taking part in the shocking murder of a dad who was shot dead in a street in front of playing children 'to send a chilling message' to rivals.
Wade Cox, 32, blasted rival drug dealer Luke Graham at point blank range through the window of a van as children played nearby.
Cox was ordered to serve at least 36 years in jail after being convicted of murder in 2019. Halpin, who fled to Portugal after helping Cox commit murder, was jailed for life in February.
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