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Teenagers jailed for ‘exceptionally brutal’ murder of Brianna Ghey
Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe were partly motivated by 16-year-old victim’s transgender identity, judge says
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Teenagers sentenced for ‘sadistic’ murder of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey
Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe, both 16, receive minimum terms of 22 and 20 years respectivelyThe teenage pair who murdered Brianna Ghey have been sentenced to life in prison for an “exceptionally brutal” killing partially motivated by her transgender identity.
Scarlett Jenkinson, who was described by the judge as the “driving force” behind the murder, was sentenced to a minimum of 22 years for what the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said was “one of the most disturbing cases” their lawyers have ever dealt with.
Eddie Ratcliffe, a quiet and studious former champion kickboxer, was given 20 years for killing Brianna, an “out and proud” transgender girl who hoped to become a beauty therapist.
The pair, both 16, were named for the first time before the sentencing after the judge lifted reporting restrictions.