Woman handed life sentence for murder of Seacombe man
Jeremy Dickinson, 57 was attacked in his own home
Last updated 18th Jul 2017
A woman's been handed a life sentence after admitting murdering a man in his Seacombe home
Jeremy Dickinson, 57, died as a result of "blunt force trauma" to the head after being attacked by Lynds
McCool, 37, of Whetstone Lane, Tranmere, pleaded guilty to killing Mr Dickinson, 57, last month and was today sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court to life imprisonment with a minimum of 17-and-a-half years.
A post-mortem examination confirmed Mr Dickinson died as a result of “blunt force trauma” to the head. McCool also stole cash from Jeremy after killing him.
Police discovered Mr Dickinson’s body at his home in Albemarle Road at around 12.15pm on Tuesday, 28 March this year and McCool was arrested the following day.
Detective Inspector Paul Lamb said: "Firstly, we'd like to express our deepest sympathy to the Dickinson family for the loss of Jeremy, who was a son, brother and father.
"This was a horrific attack carried out by McCool on Mr Dickinson in his own home, where had every right to feel safest.
"I would like to thank the family for their bravery and courage during the whole ordeal and also the professionalism of the officers involved in this investigation.
"The sentence McCool has been given is a reflection of the seriousness of the offence and ultimately nothing can bring Jeremy back, but today we hope the family can take some small comfort in the fact that justice has been served.