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| Walking stick death pair jailed | Walking stick death pair jailed |
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| A 46-year-old man who was found guilty of murdering a grandfather by forcing a walking stick down his throat has been jailed for life. | A 46-year-old man who was found guilty of murdering a grandfather by forcing a walking stick down his throat has been jailed for life. |
| Paul Slack, of no fixed address, will serve a minimum of 16 years for killing Alan Bowles, 64, at his home in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. | |
| Kathleen Johnson, 57, also of no fixed address, convicted of manslaughter and assault, was given a three-year term. | Kathleen Johnson, 57, also of no fixed address, convicted of manslaughter and assault, was given a three-year term. |
| Mr Bowles' stick was inserted 9in into his throat, Norwich Crown Court heard. | Mr Bowles' stick was inserted 9in into his throat, Norwich Crown Court heard. |
| Jurors had heard how Slack had taken £50 from Mr Bowles the night before the attack in May last year. | Jurors had heard how Slack had taken £50 from Mr Bowles the night before the attack in May last year. |
| When Mr Bowles confronted Slack about it, his walking stick was thrust down his throat and he died of his injuries. | When Mr Bowles confronted Slack about it, his walking stick was thrust down his throat and he died of his injuries. |
| Jurors had heard how Johnson had attacked Mr Bowles prior to Slack picking up the walking stick. | |
| David Comer, 39, of Great Yarmouth, was found not guilty of manslaughter and murder at the court on Wednesday but admitted perverting the course of justice. | David Comer, 39, of Great Yarmouth, was found not guilty of manslaughter and murder at the court on Wednesday but admitted perverting the course of justice. |
| He was was given bail and will return to court next month after pre-sentence reports are compiled. | He was was given bail and will return to court next month after pre-sentence reports are compiled. |