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A man has been jailed for life after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of a fellow worker at a McDonald's outlet.A man has been jailed for life after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of a fellow worker at a McDonald's outlet.
Grandmother Jackie Marshall, 57, was stabbed to death by the sacked employee during a children's party at the fast food restaurant in West Sussex in 2005.Grandmother Jackie Marshall, 57, was stabbed to death by the sacked employee during a children's party at the fast food restaurant in West Sussex in 2005.
The Southbourne woman had worked at the Chichester outlet for 15 years.The Southbourne woman had worked at the Chichester outlet for 15 years.
Mentally ill Shane Freer, 21, of Batchmere, admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility at Lewes Crown Court. He denied murder.Mentally ill Shane Freer, 21, of Batchmere, admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility at Lewes Crown Court. He denied murder.
The court heard that Freer, who has Asperger's Syndrome, carried out an "horrific, frenzied, ferocious and crazed" knife attack in front of lunchtime diners in April last year.The court heard that Freer, who has Asperger's Syndrome, carried out an "horrific, frenzied, ferocious and crazed" knife attack in front of lunchtime diners in April last year.
He had blamed Mrs Marshall for losing his job, the court was told. Simon Russell-Flint QC, prosecuting, said Freer hit a young girl who had fired carrot pieces and wet napkin at him from a straw, a week before the stabbing.
Six knife wounds
He was suspended and then dismissed on grounds of gross misconduct, after which he blamed Mrs Marshall, who was his line manager.
The court heard he was seen on CCTV visiting an ironmonger's where he bought a hunting knife and went back to the restaurant.
Mrs Marshall died in hospital after suffering six knife wounds.
Jackie Marshall had worked for McDonald's for 15 yearsJackie Marshall had worked for McDonald's for 15 years
She was described as a "mother figure" who was deeply respected by her colleagues, friends and family - she would have celebrated her ruby wedding anniversary next year.
Defending, Anthony Donne QC said: " "It was an offence committed by a very disturbed young man.
"He suffers from a very profound degree of autism in the shape of Asperger's.
"In the simplest terms, it means he lives in his own world, unable to respond or cope with everyday things."
Freer will be detained indefinitely at a secure mental unit.
After the hearing, Mrs Marshall's husband, Edward, said he had a "lot of unanswered questions".After the hearing, Mrs Marshall's husband, Edward, said he had a "lot of unanswered questions".
Det Ch Insp Russ Bagley said: "This was a particularly savage attack on a lovable lady who was popular with everyone.Det Ch Insp Russ Bagley said: "This was a particularly savage attack on a lovable lady who was popular with everyone.
"Our thoughts are with Eddie, Jackie's husband, and the rest of the family, who have been devastated by their loss.""Our thoughts are with Eddie, Jackie's husband, and the rest of the family, who have been devastated by their loss."
And Ch Insp Mark Eyre said: "This was a very sad event, which at the time had quite an impact on the community in Chichester."And Ch Insp Mark Eyre said: "This was a very sad event, which at the time had quite an impact on the community in Chichester."
But he said that offences of this nature were "fortunately rare" in the town.But he said that offences of this nature were "fortunately rare" in the town.