Murder victim’s family says life sentence should mean life

A HEARTBROKEN mother in the North demanded action to make life sentences mean life after her daughter’s murderer was jailed yesterday for a minimum of 15 years.

Murder victim’s family says life sentence should mean life
Thu, 01 Jun, 2006 - 01:00
Ian Graham

Thomas Purcell, 18, was ordered to be detained at the Secretary of State’s pleasure for the murder of 16-year-old Megan McAlorum at Belfast Crown Court.

Mr Justice McLaughlin ordered the teenager serve a minimum of 15 years before being considered for release.

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