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Dovercourt drug dealer jailed for murdering Kerrin Repman with BMW Dovercourt drug dealer jailed for murdering Kerrin Repman with BMW
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Kerrin Repman's mother, Jane Rochford, said her son would "never be forgotten"Kerrin Repman's mother, Jane Rochford, said her son would "never be forgotten"
A drug dealer has been given a life sentence with a minimum of 22 years in jail for murder after he rammed his BMW into the back of his victim's moped.A drug dealer has been given a life sentence with a minimum of 22 years in jail for murder after he rammed his BMW into the back of his victim's moped.
Kerrin Repman, 29, died at the scene in Dovercourt, Essex, on 15 April 2020.Kerrin Repman, 29, died at the scene in Dovercourt, Essex, on 15 April 2020.
Keith McCarthy, 42, fled to Ireland but was extradited using a European Arrest Warrant. A jury convicted him of murder at a trial.Keith McCarthy, 42, fled to Ireland but was extradited using a European Arrest Warrant. A jury convicted him of murder at a trial.
Judge Jeremy Donne KC told McCarthy at St Alban's Crown Court that he had "expressed no remorse".Judge Jeremy Donne KC told McCarthy at St Alban's Crown Court that he had "expressed no remorse".
McCarthy was driving as fast as 80mph (130km/h) when his BMW struck Mr Repman's moped and then hit a lamppostMcCarthy was driving as fast as 80mph (130km/h) when his BMW struck Mr Repman's moped and then hit a lamppost
Kerrin Repman was riding on Marine Parade when he was struck by McCarthyKerrin Repman was riding on Marine Parade when he was struck by McCarthy
"No sentence imposed by this court can restore what they [Mr Repman's family] have lost," said the judge."No sentence imposed by this court can restore what they [Mr Repman's family] have lost," said the judge.
"For the last minute of his life he would have been terrified.""For the last minute of his life he would have been terrified."
A five-day trial at Chelmsford Crown Court heard how McCarthy, of Hordle Street in Dovercourt, previously assaulted Mr Repman over a "significant" drug debt.A five-day trial at Chelmsford Crown Court heard how McCarthy, of Hordle Street in Dovercourt, previously assaulted Mr Repman over a "significant" drug debt.
The following day, the defendant crashed into the back of his moped on Marine Parade.The following day, the defendant crashed into the back of his moped on Marine Parade.
Keith McCarthy's BMW smashed into a lamppost and he fled the sceneKeith McCarthy's BMW smashed into a lamppost and he fled the scene
Experts calculated McCarthy's speed reached 80mph (130km/h) during a pursuit.Experts calculated McCarthy's speed reached 80mph (130km/h) during a pursuit.
The father-of-three was thrown from his vehicle and died from multiple injuries.The father-of-three was thrown from his vehicle and died from multiple injuries.
The moped slid across the road and struck a 79-year-old female pedestrian, who suffered multiple broken bones.The moped slid across the road and struck a 79-year-old female pedestrian, who suffered multiple broken bones.
The court heard McCarthy and his 19-year-old son, who was a passenger, then fled the scene after his BMW smashed into a lamppost.The court heard McCarthy and his 19-year-old son, who was a passenger, then fled the scene after his BMW smashed into a lamppost.
McCarthy was arrested in Ireland in December 2020 after the charity Crimestoppers offered a £5,000 reward.McCarthy was arrested in Ireland in December 2020 after the charity Crimestoppers offered a £5,000 reward.
After about eight hours in deliberation, a jury found him guilty of murder and of causing grievous bodily harm.After about eight hours in deliberation, a jury found him guilty of murder and of causing grievous bodily harm.
Kerrin Repman's family described the father-of-three as a "talented chef"Kerrin Repman's family described the father-of-three as a "talented chef"
In mitigation, McCarthy's barrister, Jane Bickerstaff KC, said her defendant was not aware of the "existence" of the pedestrian and did not "want to cause her any degree of harm".In mitigation, McCarthy's barrister, Jane Bickerstaff KC, said her defendant was not aware of the "existence" of the pedestrian and did not "want to cause her any degree of harm".
In a statement read in court, Mr Repman's mother, Jane Rochford, said McCarthy caused "such unnecessary delays" by contesting his extradition.In a statement read in court, Mr Repman's mother, Jane Rochford, said McCarthy caused "such unnecessary delays" by contesting his extradition.
"Keith McCarthy has no idea what his actions have done to this family," she said."Keith McCarthy has no idea what his actions have done to this family," she said.
"Kerrin will never be forgotten and his children are the focus of all our lives now that he has gone."Kerrin will never be forgotten and his children are the focus of all our lives now that he has gone.
"We have so many happy memories and love, and we know that he is with us forever in spirit.""We have so many happy memories and love, and we know that he is with us forever in spirit."
His family previously described how Mr Repman prepared meals for the elderly with the Salvation Army at Christmas, volunteered at his local food bank and was a "talented chef" who gave his job "100% effort".His family previously described how Mr Repman prepared meals for the elderly with the Salvation Army at Christmas, volunteered at his local food bank and was a "talented chef" who gave his job "100% effort".
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