Man sentenced after killing his partents in Skipton
37-year-old David Taylor has been given a sentence involving prison time and hospital treatment after pleading guilty to manslaughter due to diminished responsibility
A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter due to diminished responsibility after killing his partents at their home in Skipton has been sentenced.
David Taylor recieved a hybrid order, involving prison time and hospital treatment, after he was arrested just days before Christmas 2021.
The 37-year-old pleaded guilty to killing John and Beverley Taylor in June last year.
In a statement, their familysaid: “We are a large, close family and the events of 21 December 2021 have left us all in shock and grief that is unimaginable.
“The void in all our lives is huge and we are all trying in our own way to deal with this tragedy.
“We would like to thank all our extended family and friends and the community of Skipton for all their kindness and support. We very much appreciate you all.”
Speaking after the sentencing hearing, Senior Investigating Officer DI Steve Menzies, of North Yorkshire Police’s Major Crime Team, said: “This has been a very sad investigation, and unlike with many court cases, there are no winners following today’s result.
“David is known to have suffered from significant and fluctuating mental health issues, which his family believe started following him taking illicit drugs at a rave party a number of years ago."
A Mental Health Homicide Review led by NHS England will follow.