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Brother Sentenced for Manslaughter After Seven Years of Suffering

8/31/2025

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John Boniface, 60, received a two-year and four-month sentence for manslaughter after fatally stabbing his brother, Paul Hinds, in 2015.
Hinds became paralyzed and died from pneumonia in May 2022, with experts attributing his death to the stabbing.
Judge Nicholls highlighted the seven years of suffering caused by the incident and noted the absence of premeditation.
Boniface expressed remorse and tried to help Hinds following the stabbing.

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Story summary

John Boniface, 60, received a two-year and four-month sentence for manslaughter after fatally stabbing his brother, Paul Hinds, in 2015.
Hinds became paralyzed and died from pneumonia in May 2022, with experts attributing his death to the stabbing.
Judge Nicholls highlighted the seven years of suffering caused by the incident and noted the absence of premeditation.
Boniface expressed remorse and tried to help Hinds following the stabbing.