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Becky Watts murder: Shauna Hoare to appeal manslaughter conviction Becky Watts murder: Shauna Hoare to appeal manslaughter conviction
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Shauna Hoare will appeal her conviction of the manslaughter of Bristol schoolgirl Becky Watts.Shauna Hoare will appeal her conviction of the manslaughter of Bristol schoolgirl Becky Watts.
Hoare, 21, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 17 years in prison at Bristol Crown Court in November.Hoare, 21, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 17 years in prison at Bristol Crown Court in November.
It is understood she has applied on leave for appeal, the BBC reports.It is understood she has applied on leave for appeal, the BBC reports.
Her boyfriend, 28-year-old Nathan Matthews, was convicted of murder and is serving a 33-year term. Her boyfriend, 28-year-old Nathan Matthews, was convicted of murder and is serving a 33-year term. 
He suffocated and then dismembered the 16-year-old after a struggle in her bedroom while attempting to kidnap her in the George Street area in Bristol on 19 February. Hoare, who was pregnant at the time of the attack, was in the house at the time of the attack.He suffocated and then dismembered the 16-year-old after a struggle in her bedroom while attempting to kidnap her in the George Street area in Bristol on 19 February. Hoare, who was pregnant at the time of the attack, was in the house at the time of the attack.
Following the conclusion of the trial, Becky’s mother Tanya described her “living nightmare”. She said her daughter’s death and mutilation was like the “worse of all horror movies”.Following the conclusion of the trial, Becky’s mother Tanya described her “living nightmare”. She said her daughter’s death and mutilation was like the “worse of all horror movies”.
Views of Rebecca Watts' bedroom at her home at 18 Crown Hill, St George, Bristol, where the prosecution claim she was suffocated on the day she vanished on 19 February 2015
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The bath - where Becky's body is said to have been dismembered - is clean and tidy
The bathroom is littered with clothes, a cooker, microwave and bags
Nathan Matthews being interviewed by police after Becky Watts' body parts had been found
Shauna Hoare being interviewed by police following the murder of Becky Watts
One of the suitcases used in the murder of Becky Watts, shown to the jury at Bristol Crown Court
One of the suitcases used in the murder of Becky Watts
One of the suitcases used in the murder of Becky Watts, shown to the jury at Bristol Crown Court.
One of the suitcases used in the killing of Becky Watts
The lounge of 14 Cotton Mill Lane, Barton Hill, the home of her stepbrother Nathan Matthews, 28, and his girlfriend Shauna Hoare, 21
The bathroom at 14 Cotton Mill Lane, Barton Hill, the home of Nathan Matthews and his girlfriend Shauna Hoare
14 Cotton Mill Lane, Barton Hill, the home of Nathan Matthews, 28, and his girlfriend Shauna Hoare, 21
CCTV still issued by Avon and Somerset Police of Nathan Matthews and his girlfriend Shauna Hoare entering the 99p store in Bedminster on 22 February 2015
Nathan Matthews is seen buying a circular power saw at B&Q
A photo from 2012 believed to show Nathan Matthews, 28, and his partner Shauna Phillips, 21
Murdered teenager Becky Watts' uncle, Sam Galsworthy and aunt Sarah Broom arrives at Bristol Crown Court on October 5, 2015
In court, Judge Mr Justice Dingemans paid tribute to Becky’s family for the dignity in which they had comported themselves during the trial.In court, Judge Mr Justice Dingemans paid tribute to Becky’s family for the dignity in which they had comported themselves during the trial.
He added the manner in which Hoare and Matthews had tricked Becky’s father Darren Galsworthy and his wife, Anjie, in the days following the murder was “particularly cruel and unusual”.He added the manner in which Hoare and Matthews had tricked Becky’s father Darren Galsworthy and his wife, Anjie, in the days following the murder was “particularly cruel and unusual”.
Judge Dingemans also said he believed the planned kidnap “was for a sexual purpose” and the couple’s understanding of proper conduct had been “corrupted and warped”.Judge Dingemans also said he believed the planned kidnap “was for a sexual purpose” and the couple’s understanding of proper conduct had been “corrupted and warped”.
The couple dismembered Becky’s body in a bathtub, wrapped it in clingfilm and concealed her remains in a shed as a huge manhunt over Bristol ensued.The couple dismembered Becky’s body in a bathtub, wrapped it in clingfilm and concealed her remains in a shed as a huge manhunt over Bristol ensued.