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Life Sentence for Father-Son Murderer After Court Hearing

12/11/2025

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Alderton Sentenced Life

Stephen Alderton, 67, received a life sentence for murdering Gary Dunmore, 57, and his son Joshua, 32, in March 2023.
The murders occurred two days after a family court hearing concerning Alderton's daughter, with both victims shot at close range in separate incidents six miles apart.
Alderton was arrested over 100 miles away on the M5, where police discovered a shotgun in his campervan.
His minimum sentence was increased from 25 to 30 years following an appeal.
A documentary episode about the case will air on Channel 4.

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Reay Sentenced Murder

Sean Reay, the shooter, was sentenced to a 32-year minimum term for the murder of Barry Dawson on April 5, 2025.
Kelvin Lawson and Thomas Sterling were sentenced to 28 and 26 years, respectively, as accomplices.
The attack occurred when Dawson investigated a disturbance outside his home.
Police Operation Hamnett used extensive CCTV and digital evidence to apprehend the suspects within nine days.

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Alderton Sentenced Life

Stephen Alderton, 67, received a life sentence for murdering Gary Dunmore, 57, and his son Joshua, 32, in March 2023.
The murders occurred two days after a family court hearing concerning Alderton's daughter, with both victims shot at close range in separate incidents six miles apart.
Alderton was arrested over 100 miles away on the M5, where police discovered a shotgun in his campervan.
His minimum sentence was increased from 25 to 30 years following an appeal.
A documentary episode about the case will air on Channel 4.

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