Joseph Greer, 40, is sentenced to a minimum of 22 years in prison for the killing of his partner, Samantha Lee, 54, in Aberdeen in January. Multiple outlets report that Lee is attacked in her home and is killed after being struck with a hammer. The sentencing follows the court finding that Greer murdered Lee at his flat in Aberdeen shortly after New Year’s Day.
At the time of the killing, Greer was already subject to restrictions imposed after earlier incidents. The Scotsman reports that he had been banned from approaching or contacting Lee, following bail granted with special conditions after a prior assault. The Evening Standard adds that Greer had been barred from going near Lee at the time of the offence.
All reports describe the sentence as at least 22 years behind bars, with Greer receiving a term that will keep him in prison for a lengthy period before any potential release. The articles focus on the conviction, the circumstances of the attack, and the court-ordered restraining measures that were in place when the killing occurred.
