Evening Standard

British Airways killer ‘must be kept in prison’, victim’s mother says

Source: PA Wire

The mother of a millionairess bludgeoned to death by her husband more than 13 years ago has said the British Airways captain must stay behind bars after he lost his freedom bid.

Robert Brown killed his 46-year-old wife Joanna Simpson with a claw hammer in their family home in October 2010 as their two young children cowered in a playroom.

The killing was the subject of a recent two-part ITV documentary The British Airways Killer.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Evening Standard

Evening Standard2 min readMusic
What Are My Rights If An Event Is Cancelled Or Rescheduled? When You Can Get A Refund
Two Olivia Rodrigo concerts have been postponed because of a “technical issue” at Manchester’s Co-Op Live arena.  A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie was set to open the new venue on Wednesday but that gig was also cancelled, meaning the 23,500-capacity arena is
Evening Standard2 min readCrime & Violence
Boys, 12, Searched Online For News Articles About Machete Murder, Court Told
Two 12-year-old boys accused of murdering a man with a machete had screenshots of knives on their phones and searched online for news articles about the attack, a court has heard. The defendants, who cannot be named due to their age, are on trial at
Evening Standard1 min read
How To Watch Aston Villa Vs Olympiacos: TV Channel And Live Stream For Europa Conference League Semi-final
Aston Villa face a huge night as they battle Olympiacos in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final tie. Unai Emery’s side are enjoying a fairytale campaign in Europe’s tertiary club competition, with goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez ha

Related Books & Audiobooks