Man handed life sentence for murder of Liverpool mum
Vikki Hull was found dead at her home in Speke in April
A man's been handed a life sentence after admitting murdering a new mum at her home in Speke
29 year old Vikki Hull was found dead at her home on Heaton Close on Sunday 9th April. A post mortem revealed she died of strangulation.
Later the same day, detectives located 31-year-old Mark Mahoney in the Smithdown Road area and arrested him on suspicion of murder. Mahoney was charged and remanded into custody. He pleaded guilty and was convicted of the offence on Monday 2 October, as the trial was due to begin.
Detective Inspector Jacky Fitzpatrick, the Senior Investigating Officer, said: “This was a tragic incident, in which a young mother has had her life taken away by a violent man, a man who has only chosen to admit his guilt at the last possible moment, dragging out the suffering of Vikki’s family and friends in the process"
“I would like to thank Vikki’s family for their bravery and courage during this ordeal and also the professionalism of the officers involved in this investigation.
“The sentence Mahoney was given today is a reflection of the seriousness of the offence. Although nothing can bring Vikki back we hope it will give her family some kind of closure, and ensure that Mahoney will be off the streets for a significant length of time.
“I want to reassure members of the public that Merseyside Police is committed to tackling domestic abuse in all its forms and we have dedicated and specially trained officers who respond to incidents of domestic abuse, investigate incidents and provide support to those in need.
“Domestic abuse can happen to anyone at any time regardless of gender, age and sexuality. It is important for people to recognise when it is happening to them and that confidential support and advice is available to those that need it.”