UPDATED Emily Longley trial: Elliot Turner guilty of murder (From Thisisdorset)
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UPDATED Emily Longley trial: Elliot Turner guilty of murder
6:40am Tuesday 22nd May 2012 in Latest By Paula Roberts
Emily Longley
OBSESSED Elliot Turner has been found guilty of murdering his model girlfriend Emily Longley.
Elliot, 20, strangled 17-year-old Emily in his bedroom of the family home in Queenswood Avenue, Queens Park, Bournemouth on May 7 last year.
His parents Leigh and Anita Turner were also found guilty of perverting the course of justice by trying to cover for their son. They destroyed what police say was a confession note from Elliot and removed a jacket from the crime scene.
Former Uplands School pupil Elliot, who admitted to grabbing Emily by the neck during a row but denied killing her, raised his eyebrows, shook his head and swore under his breath as the foreman delivered the verdict at Winchester Crown Court.
He was later seen smiling in the dock as he hugged his parents.
Don't miss Tuesday's Daily Echo: Emily as her parents remember her and a profile of "evil, controlling" Elliot Turner as well as the full story of the case.
Elliot has also been convicted of attempting to pervert the course of justice after entering a guilty plea half way through the trial.
He faces life imprisonment and will be handed a minimum prison term on Tuesday morning by the Honourable Mrs Justice Dobbs.
Leigh and Anita Turner have been released on conditional bail while pre-sentence reports are compiled. The judge warned them that a prison sentence is on the cards.
Emily's parents Mark and Caroline were joined by Emily's sister Hannah, relatives and friends in the public gallery to hear the verdicts.
Elliot, who worked as an assistant underwriter for Rias in Bournemouth and his family's jewellery business in Bournemouth town centre, met Emily while on a double date with mutual friends.
British-born Emily moved to New Zealand when she was nine. She'd travelled to England shortly before her death to live with her grandparents in Southbourne and study for a business diploma at Brockenhurst College.
Speaking outside court, DI Neil Devoto of Dorset Police, said: “We are delighted with the verdict. I would like to pay tribute to the Major Crime Investigation Team managed by DS Gavin Dudfield.
“I would also like to pay tribute to the young witnesses who came forward to give evidence here and stood up for justice and stood up for Emily.
“I would like to thank the wonderful Longley family for their support and patience. I would also like to thank them for their dignity.”
Simon Jones, crown advocate for the CPS, added: “This was a shocking case of domestic violence which resulted in the death of a 17-year-old teenager.
“It was Elliot's jealousy and anger that led him to kill Emily. This wasn't a simply a moment of madness.”
He said: “There has been evidence that, before her death, he said that he would kill Emily, go to prison for it and still come out a millionaire.
“Well today he has been convicted of murder.”
See all our coverage of the trial.
Comments(68)
spooki
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5:07pm Mon 21 May 12
dylan0202
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5:15pm Mon 21 May 12
charlie2004
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5:17pm Mon 21 May 12
May you now RIP Emily.
eyeinthesky
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5:18pm Mon 21 May 12
Derf
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5:22pm Mon 21 May 12
I hope the judge takes this into consideration when passing sentence
Derf
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5:23pm Mon 21 May 12
I hope the judge takes this into consideration when passing sentence
Derf
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5:23pm Mon 21 May 12
I hope the judge takes this into consideration when passing sentence
Derf
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5:24pm Mon 21 May 12
I hope the judge takes this into consideration when passing sentence
stormcreator
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5:25pm Mon 21 May 12
Hopefully the family can now begin the healing process. My heart goes out to them not only for the loss of their daughter but the fact they have had to listen to this vile excuse of a human being and his lies and excuses for the past weeks.
As for the parents how could you stand in court and lie especially the mother, she knew he'd killed her but indulged her spoilt brat of a child, she has to be part the reason he ended uo abke to behioave the way he did.( the father from what i can understand had no backbone and can only be described as a pathetic man). I sincerely hope the parents are jailed too.
stormcreator
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5:28pm Mon 21 May 12
"she has to be part of the reason he ended up able to behave the way he did"
BournemouthMum
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5:51pm Mon 21 May 12
stormcreator wrote:Did you know him?
He was a nasty arrogant bully. He probably blames her for his predicament like any woman beater. I hope he rots in jail , i'm sure his arrogant attitude will go down a storm in there.
Hopefully the family can now begin the healing process. My heart goes out to them not only for the loss of their daughter but the fact they have had to listen to this vile excuse of a human being and his lies and excuses for the past weeks.
As for the parents how could you stand in court and lie especially the mother, she knew he'd killed her but indulged her spoilt brat of a child, she has to be part the reason he ended uo abke to behioave the way he did.( the father from what i can understand had no backbone and can only be described as a pathetic man). I sincerely hope the parents are jailed too.
Boyzee Boy
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6:08pm Mon 21 May 12
BournemouthMum wrote:I couldn't agree more.
stormcreator wrote:Did you know him?
He was a nasty arrogant bully. He probably blames her for his predicament like any woman beater. I hope he rots in jail , i'm sure his arrogant attitude will go down a storm in there.
Hopefully the family can now begin the healing process. My heart goes out to them not only for the loss of their daughter but the fact they have had to listen to this vile excuse of a human being and his lies and excuses for the past weeks.
As for the parents how could you stand in court and lie especially the mother, she knew he'd killed her but indulged her spoilt brat of a child, she has to be part the reason he ended uo abke to behioave the way he did.( the father from what i can understand had no backbone and can only be described as a pathetic man). I sincerely hope the parents are jailed too.
Arrogant young man and miss-guided parents. Lets hope they get the maximum sentences possible.
I see their Jewellery shop has already shut. He won't me a Milliionaire now!!
Boyzee Boy
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6:11pm Mon 21 May 12
Arrogant young man and mis-guided parents. Lets hope they get the maximum sentences possible.
I see their Jewellery shop has already shut. He won't be a Milliionaire now!!
EGHH
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6:24pm Mon 21 May 12
The Renegade Master
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6:27pm Mon 21 May 12
The British Justice System MUST NOT fail the parents, relatives and friends of Emily with a soft sentence. Elliot Turner is evil personified and MUST go to prison for life..... and for life to actually mean life.
Huey
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6:36pm Mon 21 May 12
i hope every day is one of pain and misery for him and his lousy family
justice has been served
ahahahahahahahahaah
BournemouthMum
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6:39pm Mon 21 May 12
ILOVEBOURNEMOUTH
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6:47pm Mon 21 May 12
Mairy Hinge
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6:49pm Mon 21 May 12
excella
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6:53pm Mon 21 May 12
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6:54pm Mon 21 May 12
Mairy Hinge
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6:56pm Mon 21 May 12
BournemouthMum wrote:Pffffft you must be joking! If they had done the right thing Ugliot may not have been looking at a life term and he/ they may not have ruined all of their lives. What about what they've put the girls family through. Unbelievable are you an attention seeker?
They (the parents) didn't do anything that most parents would do. They protected their son - wrong yes, but crime of the century - no. They deserve punishment but they've had their lives turned upside down by their son's actions.
lymicherry
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6:57pm Mon 21 May 12
BournemouthMum wrote:"They've had their lives turned upside down" - yes, by a spoilt brat of a son whose upbringing was THEIR responsibility. Perhaps if they'd been better (and less indulgent) parents he wouldn't have become the monster he is. Hopefully you'll understand if my reaction to Leigh and Anita Turner's conviction is somewhat dry-eyed.
They (the parents) didn't do anything that most parents would do. They protected their son - wrong yes, but crime of the century - no. They deserve punishment but they've had their lives turned upside down by their son's actions.
BournemouthMum
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7:00pm Mon 21 May 12
excella wrote:I hear what you're saying, but I always say that it's easy to say hypothetically that you would do something in a given situation, but the reality of course is that none of us know what we'd do until we're in that situation - which I hope none of us ever are.
I am sorry BournemouthMum but the victims in this are Emily and her family. I would suggest that what Elliot Turner did was indefensible. No right minded parent would defend their children in the event of such a heinous crime. I too hope the judge gives these scum the sentences they deserve!
Avengerboy
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7:07pm Mon 21 May 12
excella
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7:08pm Mon 21 May 12
BournemouthMum wrote:I absolutely know what I would do!
excella wrote:I hear what you're saying, but I always say that it's easy to say hypothetically that you would do something in a given situation, but the reality of course is that none of us know what we'd do until we're in that situation - which I hope none of us ever are.
I am sorry BournemouthMum but the victims in this are Emily and her family. I would suggest that what Elliot Turner did was indefensible. No right minded parent would defend their children in the event of such a heinous crime. I too hope the judge gives these scum the sentences they deserve!
Avengerboy
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7:10pm Mon 21 May 12
topofall
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7:12pm Mon 21 May 12
EGHH
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7:13pm Mon 21 May 12
ElmerFudd
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7:17pm Mon 21 May 12
His arrogance has now got the better of him - instead of pleading guilty and possibly getting a manslaughter sentence, and then possibly out in half, he now faces life.
As to his parents, they always thought they were oh so better than anybody else, and it just goes to show that they're not above anybody, let alone the Law.
Good riddance to bad rubbish - they fought the Law and the Law won.
username is already in use
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7:34pm Mon 21 May 12
Tonycharman
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7:59pm Mon 21 May 12
High Treason
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8:12pm Mon 21 May 12
It is only Emily's family that are unjustly suffering. Good work by the police. There is nothing more to say.
Twokayten
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8:14pm Mon 21 May 12
BournemouthMum wrote:As your username is BournemouthMum am I right in presuming you have children?
They (the parents) didn't do anything that most parents would do. They protected their son - wrong yes, but crime of the century - no. They deserve punishment but they've had their lives turned upside down by their son's actions.
Good lord, I hope not.
I have children, whom I love dearly but I would NOT act in the way this despicable pair have.
This was a beautiful, intelligent, 17 year old girl, whose life has been cruelly stolen.
Her parents won't ever see her get married, or have children of her own. They won't ever get another phonecall or text from her. They won't EVER see their lovely daughter again.
Have you any idea what that must feel like??
Sit and have a think, and then please feel free to have sympathy.
But not for that vile little snob and his equally despicable parents.
For Emily, her family and her young friends...some of whom have had to be witnesses in this awful case.
Sweet dreams Emily, rest in peace xxx
Dancer94
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8:28pm Mon 21 May 12
My thoughts are with her family and friends, as for Elliot, I hope he's in prison FOREVER. He shouldn't be allowed to roam free ever again considering he took Emily's life away from her.
R.I.P Emily, I hope you can see how much people care about getting justice for you, and you're in a better place now
nermal
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9:13pm Mon 21 May 12
afcb-mark
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9:29pm Mon 21 May 12
BournemouthMum wrote:You say, 'Crime of the century-no'
They (the parents) didn't do anything that most parents would do. They protected their son - wrong yes, but crime of the century - no. They deserve punishment but they've had their lives turned upside down by their son's actions.
How flippant is that comment. If their lies had got it reduced to manslaughter it would still have been one of the most vile crimes to come out of this town.
Their lives have been turned upside down because their son murdered a beautiful defenceless young girl and further turned upside down because they CHOSE to lie for him.
Would most parents do this, I don't think so.
Boredofthiscountry
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10:20pm Mon 21 May 12
BournemouthMum wrote:Well I certainly wouldn't lie for my child, and any parent who does isn't worthy of calling themselves a decent parent, in my opinion
They (the parents) didn't do anything that most parents would do. They protected their son - wrong yes, but crime of the century - no. They deserve punishment but they've had their lives turned upside down by their son's actions.
springbok4
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10:22pm Mon 21 May 12
PaulieBay
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11:25pm Mon 21 May 12
That boy is vile and a good example of extremely bad parenting.
The Turner's still have their son (despite the prison term ) but Emily's parents will never have the chance to look at their beautiful daughter again.
Let's hope that the sentence reflects the gravity of the crime for all of them.
rudestickers
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5:48am Tue 22 May 12
Every time I see Emily's beautiful face my heart sinks. Such a waste of life.
When are we going to see parents actually doing the right thing and stop covering for their children? I find it disgusting. Hopefully Life sentences all round.
Rest in Peace Emily.
FAT TONE
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7:58am Tue 22 May 12
SWINE.so are his parents
The_Flying_Trouser
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8:24am Tue 22 May 12
Having listened to the covert recordings of this family, I am of the opinion that they had ample opportunity to confess all to the authorities, but chose to continue in what sounds to be a cold, calculated and manipulative attempt to cover the whole thing up.
If I were a judge, I would have no hesitation in giving a life sentence to this villainous child, with no parole possible for at least forty years - and even then, I would want to see full remorse and satisfactory guarantees that his propensity to "lose it" was totally eradicated.
The parents - Her 10 years, him 7 years - again, with no parole without remorse.
I just hope the judge recognises that, as is the case in many, many murders, the world has lost one of its beautiful pieces, which could never be replaced and passes down sentences to reflect that.
bmthlad69
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8:52am Tue 22 May 12
The_Flying_Trouser wrote:I agree those sentances would be just right
It's easy to think that we would all do the right thing and, to use the vernacular, "shop" our child. Initial panic COULD find some of us looking for an alternative solution, but, after a while, most right thinking parents would see little or no choice but to front up to the police.
Having listened to the covert recordings of this family, I am of the opinion that they had ample opportunity to confess all to the authorities, but chose to continue in what sounds to be a cold, calculated and manipulative attempt to cover the whole thing up.
If I were a judge, I would have no hesitation in giving a life sentence to this villainous child, with no parole possible for at least forty years - and even then, I would want to see full remorse and satisfactory guarantees that his propensity to "lose it" was totally eradicated.
The parents - Her 10 years, him 7 years - again, with no parole without remorse.
I just hope the judge recognises that, as is the case in many, many murders, the world has lost one of its beautiful pieces, which could never be replaced and passes down sentences to reflect that.
cashla
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8:59am Tue 22 May 12
Boredofthiscountry wrote:exactly Boredofthiscountry! protecting your child from the consequences of their actions is not something you do if you love them, just if you feel your parenting isn't up to standing up for yourself (and others) and doing what is right.
BournemouthMum wrote:Well I certainly wouldn't lie for my child, and any parent who does isn't worthy of calling themselves a decent parent, in my opinion
They (the parents) didn't do anything that most parents would do. They protected their son - wrong yes, but crime of the century - no. They deserve punishment but they've had their lives turned upside down by their son's actions.
if it was one of my boys ... i'd drive them to the station myself and made sure they answered for their actions, because i love them and they have done wrong, it isnt my place to help them, protect them or lie for them. the lies of these foolish people who claim to *love* their son, are nothing more than spineless nobodies who felt they were above the law, costing the CPS how much???
as i type i'm sure they are hiding assets so there is something to come out of prison to
The Liberal
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9:07am Tue 22 May 12
Daily reader91
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9:17am Tue 22 May 12
The Liberal wrote:Either way regardless of what happens none of them will enjoy prison much, he will be a prime bit of fresh meat and deserves everythign that comes his way. I know a few people inside local places for one that are looking forward to his arrival!
Sadly, I wouldn't hold out much hope for very long sentences. The parents will probably get a year or less (about the average for their offence); the murderer a 15-year minimum tariff. Looking at the Criminal Justice Act 2003, it seems that the murder doesn't fall into the categories required for a higher minimum tariff.
Johny Boy
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9:33am Tue 22 May 12
Wannabe 'Tough guys' like this never think of the consequences, perhaps they'll now have a least 25 years to do so....
The Seasider
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9:44am Tue 22 May 12
dylan0202
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9:53am Tue 22 May 12
umadtho
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10:31am Tue 22 May 12
In respect of the sentence, life will not mean life. Life is 15 years, he has been charged with two counts (Perverting the course of justice and murder) so he is therefore looking at a maximum of 30 years.
You are all right about him being an arrogant vile human being and even today he is showing no remorse for his crimes. Anita is the most ridiculous person I have ever encountered, she is so naive and stupid. She played the role well in court but the crocodile tears were transparent. Leigh, on the other hand, I genuinely think felt guilty for covering for his son. There is no doubt in my mind that he read that letter and panicked. Admittedly, he should have come forward but I don't think ANYONE can 100% say they wouldn't find it hard to turn in their own child. It's only when you put yourself in Emily's parents shoes that the need to protect your own child will waver, I'm guessing neither of them allowed this to enter their minds.
One thing I have noted is that no-one has considered their other son, at just 16, his life has been ruined and not a single thought for his well being has been given by any of you. I have utmost respect for that young man having to move forward carrying this on his shoulders.
Thoughts are with Emily's family.
Amelia_40
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10:32am Tue 22 May 12
Amelia_40
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10:33am Tue 22 May 12
stormcreator
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10:37am Tue 22 May 12
stormcreator
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10:49am Tue 22 May 12
*Fiona*
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10:53am Tue 22 May 12
BournemouthMum wrote:I understand what you mean Bournemouthmum there is a certain blindness when it comes to protecting a son or daughter.
They (the parents) didn't do anything that most parents would do. They protected their son - wrong yes, but crime of the century - no. They deserve punishment but they've had their lives turned upside down by their son's actions.
Mothers will refuse to see their child as the monster he or she is.
Kate Bush wrote about it in her song Mother Stands for Comfort.
"Mother stands for comfort
Mother will hide the murderer
Mother hides the madman"
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The parents of Elliot Turner were caught up in the same sickness as their son.
He was living in a fantasy world and they indulged his narcissism because they were also living in a delusional fantasy world.
In a narcissistic family system its all about image and striving to be seen as superior to other people.
In order to compensate for secretly feeling insecure and inferior to other people.
ElmerFudd
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10:55am Tue 22 May 12
Amelia_40
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10:55am Tue 22 May 12
umadtho wrote:This is the most sensible post on here. There are many sides to a situation, affecting all concerned, and its nice to read a post by someone who doesn't have the lynch mob mentality that we usually see.
The police can bug the house if they obtained a warrant and had sufficient reason to suspect wrong doing before hand, I'm guessing they did for the evidence to be concidered admissible in court.
In respect of the sentence, life will not mean life. Life is 15 years, he has been charged with two counts (Perverting the course of justice and murder) so he is therefore looking at a maximum of 30 years.
You are all right about him being an arrogant vile human being and even today he is showing no remorse for his crimes. Anita is the most ridiculous person I have ever encountered, she is so naive and stupid. She played the role well in court but the crocodile tears were transparent. Leigh, on the other hand, I genuinely think felt guilty for covering for his son. There is no doubt in my mind that he read that letter and panicked. Admittedly, he should have come forward but I don't think ANYONE can 100% say they wouldn't find it hard to turn in their own child. It's only when you put yourself in Emily's parents shoes that the need to protect your own child will waver, I'm guessing neither of them allowed this to enter their minds.
One thing I have noted is that no-one has considered their other son, at just 16, his life has been ruined and not a single thought for his well being has been given by any of you. I have utmost respect for that young man having to move forward carrying this on his shoulders.
Thoughts are with Emily's family.
bkiddus
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11:15am Tue 22 May 12
BournemouthMum wrote:No, I have bought my children up to understand about responsibility. I am sure that if it had been your child that had been murdered you would have a different attitude. You suggest that this was not a serious crime, I pity your children as they are clearly being bought up by someone with no moral compass.
They (the parents) didn't do anything that most parents would do. They protected their son - wrong yes, but crime of the century - no. They deserve punishment but they've had their lives turned upside down by their son's actions.
umadtho
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11:23am Tue 22 May 12
Amelia_40 wrote:Thanks. :)
umadtho wrote: The police can bug the house if they obtained a warrant and had sufficient reason to suspect wrong doing before hand, I'm guessing they did for the evidence to be concidered admissible in court. In respect of the sentence, life will not mean life. Life is 15 years, he has been charged with two counts (Perverting the course of justice and murder) so he is therefore looking at a maximum of 30 years. You are all right about him being an arrogant vile human being and even today he is showing no remorse for his crimes. Anita is the most ridiculous person I have ever encountered, she is so naive and stupid. She played the role well in court but the crocodile tears were transparent. Leigh, on the other hand, I genuinely think felt guilty for covering for his son. There is no doubt in my mind that he read that letter and panicked. Admittedly, he should have come forward but I don't think ANYONE can 100% say they wouldn't find it hard to turn in their own child. It's only when you put yourself in Emily's parents shoes that the need to protect your own child will waver, I'm guessing neither of them allowed this to enter their minds. One thing I have noted is that no-one has considered their other son, at just 16, his life has been ruined and not a single thought for his well being has been given by any of you. I have utmost respect for that young man having to move forward carrying this on his shoulders. Thoughts are with Emily's family.This is the most sensible post on here. There are many sides to a situation, affecting all concerned, and its nice to read a post by someone who doesn't have the lynch mob mentality that we usually see.
People find it all too easy to condemn. I wouldn't like to have been in their situation and putting yourself "Hypothetically" in their situation just doesn't cut it in relation to how you would realistically deal with it.
I'm not saying the parents are without guilt and they are certainly not the victims here but there is definitely an element of misguided loyalty.
Cookie75
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11:27am Tue 22 May 12
So i would be very surprised if he is around to 'celebrate' his 25th birthday (at the latest)
bkiddus
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11:49am Tue 22 May 12
umadtho wrote:Of course any parent faced by the fact that their child had committed murder would be utterly devastated. He and his family have been through a fair and just legal process, so to say it is a lynch mob mentality is ridiculous. His parents showed poor judgement when bringing him up and even worse judgement when faced with a murder in their own home. The 16 year old son does of course deserve sympathy as he is an innocent party but it is his own parents who should have considered him before they committed a serious crime themselves.
Amelia_40 wrote:Thanks. :)
umadtho wrote: The police can bug the house if they obtained a warrant and had sufficient reason to suspect wrong doing before hand, I'm guessing they did for the evidence to be concidered admissible in court. In respect of the sentence, life will not mean life. Life is 15 years, he has been charged with two counts (Perverting the course of justice and murder) so he is therefore looking at a maximum of 30 years. You are all right about him being an arrogant vile human being and even today he is showing no remorse for his crimes. Anita is the most ridiculous person I have ever encountered, she is so naive and stupid. She played the role well in court but the crocodile tears were transparent. Leigh, on the other hand, I genuinely think felt guilty for covering for his son. There is no doubt in my mind that he read that letter and panicked. Admittedly, he should have come forward but I don't think ANYONE can 100% say they wouldn't find it hard to turn in their own child. It's only when you put yourself in Emily's parents shoes that the need to protect your own child will waver, I'm guessing neither of them allowed this to enter their minds. One thing I have noted is that no-one has considered their other son, at just 16, his life has been ruined and not a single thought for his well being has been given by any of you. I have utmost respect for that young man having to move forward carrying this on his shoulders. Thoughts are with Emily's family.This is the most sensible post on here. There are many sides to a situation, affecting all concerned, and its nice to read a post by someone who doesn't have the lynch mob mentality that we usually see.
People find it all too easy to condemn. I wouldn't like to have been in their situation and putting yourself "Hypothetically
" in their situation just doesn't cut it in relation to how you would realistically deal with it.
I'm not saying the parents are without guilt and they are certainly not the victims here but there is definitely an element of misguided loyalty.
JulieMoney
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12:19pm Tue 22 May 12
umadtho
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12:47pm Tue 22 May 12
bkiddus wrote:I think the "Lynch mob mentality" is in reference to all the comments here about how certain people hope they get beaten up, tortured, hung drawn and quartered. Surely wishing death or brutality on them/him is ridiculous and makes the people doing so, just as nuts.
umadtho wrote:Of course any parent faced by the fact that their child had committed murder would be utterly devastated. He and his family have been through a fair and just legal process, so to say it is a lynch mob mentality is ridiculous. His parents showed poor judgement when bringing him up and even worse judgement when faced with a murder in their own home. The 16 year old son does of course deserve sympathy as he is an innocent party but it is his own parents who should have considered him before they committed a serious crime themselves.Amelia_40 wrote:Thanks. :) People find it all too easy to condemn. I wouldn't like to have been in their situation and putting yourself "Hypothetically " in their situation just doesn't cut it in relation to how you would realistically deal with it. I'm not saying the parents are without guilt and they are certainly not the victims here but there is definitely an element of misguided loyalty.umadtho wrote: The police can bug the house if they obtained a warrant and had sufficient reason to suspect wrong doing before hand, I'm guessing they did for the evidence to be concidered admissible in court. In respect of the sentence, life will not mean life. Life is 15 years, he has been charged with two counts (Perverting the course of justice and murder) so he is therefore looking at a maximum of 30 years. You are all right about him being an arrogant vile human being and even today he is showing no remorse for his crimes. Anita is the most ridiculous person I have ever encountered, she is so naive and stupid. She played the role well in court but the crocodile tears were transparent. Leigh, on the other hand, I genuinely think felt guilty for covering for his son. There is no doubt in my mind that he read that letter and panicked. Admittedly, he should have come forward but I don't think ANYONE can 100% say they wouldn't find it hard to turn in their own child. It's only when you put yourself in Emily's parents shoes that the need to protect your own child will waver, I'm guessing neither of them allowed this to enter their minds. One thing I have noted is that no-one has considered their other son, at just 16, his life has been ruined and not a single thought for his well being has been given by any of you. I have utmost respect for that young man having to move forward carrying this on his shoulders. Thoughts are with Emily's family.This is the most sensible post on here. There are many sides to a situation, affecting all concerned, and its nice to read a post by someone who doesn't have the lynch mob mentality that we usually see.
yummymummyof4
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3:16pm Tue 22 May 12
BournemouthMum wrote:Im a parent and would not try and protect any of my kids if they did something like that, it is a bad crime as if they had got him off with removing evidence he would have done it again, there lives havent been ruined as much as Emily`s family have
They (the parents) didn't do anything that most parents would do. They protected their son - wrong yes, but crime of the century - no. They deserve punishment but they've had their lives turned upside down by their son's actions.
lisa401
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10:18am Wed 23 May 12
umadtho wrote:I agree. Nobody knows what they'd do in a given situation until they're actually in it. If someone said to me "What would you do (in the same situation as the Turners)?" The only truly honest answer I'd be able to give is "I don't know".
Amelia_40 wrote:Thanks. :)
umadtho wrote: The police can bug the house if they obtained a warrant and had sufficient reason to suspect wrong doing before hand, I'm guessing they did for the evidence to be concidered admissible in court. In respect of the sentence, life will not mean life. Life is 15 years, he has been charged with two counts (Perverting the course of justice and murder) so he is therefore looking at a maximum of 30 years. You are all right about him being an arrogant vile human being and even today he is showing no remorse for his crimes. Anita is the most ridiculous person I have ever encountered, she is so naive and stupid. She played the role well in court but the crocodile tears were transparent. Leigh, on the other hand, I genuinely think felt guilty for covering for his son. There is no doubt in my mind that he read that letter and panicked. Admittedly, he should have come forward but I don't think ANYONE can 100% say they wouldn't find it hard to turn in their own child. It's only when you put yourself in Emily's parents shoes that the need to protect your own child will waver, I'm guessing neither of them allowed this to enter their minds. One thing I have noted is that no-one has considered their other son, at just 16, his life has been ruined and not a single thought for his well being has been given by any of you. I have utmost respect for that young man having to move forward carrying this on his shoulders. Thoughts are with Emily's family.This is the most sensible post on here. There are many sides to a situation, affecting all concerned, and its nice to read a post by someone who doesn't have the lynch mob mentality that we usually see.
People find it all too easy to condemn. I wouldn't like to have been in their situation and putting yourself "Hypothetically
" in their situation just doesn't cut it in relation to how you would realistically deal with it.
I'm not saying the parents are without guilt and they are certainly not the victims here but there is definitely an element of misguided loyalty.
mumoftwoboys
says...
9:50am Fri 1 Jun 12
I was surprised to see what Elliot had done but on reflection I can truthfully say he definitely is a product of his upbringing.
What a shame a young girls life was taken away so cruelly.
Derf says...
5:00pm Mon 21 May 12
I hope all 3 find themselves with plenty of time to reflect on their actions