Poker player jailed for murder

A British poker champion has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for the murder of his wife in America 16 years ago.

Thu, 02 May, 2013 - 10:20

A British poker champion has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for the murder of his wife in America 16 years ago.

Marcus Bebb-Jones had denied killing his wife Sabrina in 1997 before dumping her body in a Colorado national park, but pleaded guilty earlier this year.

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Courts Heathrow Place: America Place: Colorado Place: Grand Junction, Colorado Place: Douglas Pass Place: Kidderminster, Worcestershire Place: US Place: Glenwood Springs Person: Marcus Bebb-Jones Person: Sabrina Person: Bebb-Jones Person: District Attorney Person: Sherry Caloia Organisation: Colorado Department of Corrections Organisation: Colorado Judicial Department Organisation: Melrose Hotel Organisation: 9th Judicial District Court

<p>The Port of Long Beach said no injuries had been reported. Picture: KABC-TV via AP</p>

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