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25/02/2013
37 Year Minimum Term For Offaly Vet Murderer
Clive Sharp has been jailed for life, with a minimum sentence of 37 years, for the murder of Offaly vet Catherine Gowing.
A court heard how Ms Gowing had been tied up and raped before being murdered last year. The court heard details of the dismembering of Ms Gowing's body.
Ms Gowing was last seen alive on October 12.
Sharp had been in a relationship with an Irish friend and housemate of Ms Gowing's at the time of the murder.
Sharp was detained after evidence gathered from mobile phone cell information, CCTV and DNA found on the body of his victim.
Sharp pleaded guilty to killing MS Gowing.
Sentencing Sharpe at Mold Crown Court, Flintshire Wales,
Mr Justice Griffith Williams described Sharp as a very serious danger to women, and said he had carried out a horrific, cold-hearted murder to gratify his perverted sexual desires.
A court heard how Ms Gowing had been tied up and raped before being murdered last year. The court heard details of the dismembering of Ms Gowing's body.
Ms Gowing was last seen alive on October 12.
Sharp had been in a relationship with an Irish friend and housemate of Ms Gowing's at the time of the murder.
Sharp was detained after evidence gathered from mobile phone cell information, CCTV and DNA found on the body of his victim.
Sharp pleaded guilty to killing MS Gowing.
Sentencing Sharpe at Mold Crown Court, Flintshire Wales,
Mr Justice Griffith Williams described Sharp as a very serious danger to women, and said he had carried out a horrific, cold-hearted murder to gratify his perverted sexual desires.
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A man accused of murdering missing Offaly woman Catherine Gowing has appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court in Wales by video link from Altcourse prison in Liverpool. 46-year-old Clive Sharp spoke just to confirm his name and that he understood the proceedings. The case was adjourned until 7 January 2013, when Mr Sharp will be asked to enter a plea.
Catherine Gowing Murder Accused Remanded Until January
A man accused of murdering missing Offaly woman Catherine Gowing has appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court in Wales by video link from Altcourse prison in Liverpool. 46-year-old Clive Sharp spoke just to confirm his name and that he understood the proceedings. The case was adjourned until 7 January 2013, when Mr Sharp will be asked to enter a plea.
05 November 2012
Catherine Gowing's Remains Identified
As a result of a post mortem carried out on Thursday 1st November on human remains found in the Manor Road area of Sealand on Wednesday October 31, North Wales Police have confirmed that they have now been positively identified as being Catherine Gowing's. The coroner for North East Wales, Mr John Gittins, has been notified of these results.
Catherine Gowing's Remains Identified
As a result of a post mortem carried out on Thursday 1st November on human remains found in the Manor Road area of Sealand on Wednesday October 31, North Wales Police have confirmed that they have now been positively identified as being Catherine Gowing's. The coroner for North East Wales, Mr John Gittins, has been notified of these results.
14 January 2013
Man Pleads Guilty To Murder Of Catherine Gowling
A man has pleaded guilty for the murder of Irish vet Catherine Gowing. Ms Gowing, originally from Clonlee, was murdered in Wales in October 2012. Ms Gowing's body has never fully been recovered, however remains were found near her home in New Brighton. Clive Sharp, 46, pleaded guilty to her murder at Molt Crown Court today.
Man Pleads Guilty To Murder Of Catherine Gowling
A man has pleaded guilty for the murder of Irish vet Catherine Gowing. Ms Gowing, originally from Clonlee, was murdered in Wales in October 2012. Ms Gowing's body has never fully been recovered, however remains were found near her home in New Brighton. Clive Sharp, 46, pleaded guilty to her murder at Molt Crown Court today.
02 November 2012
Post Mortem Due After Human Remains Find
A post mortem examination is being carried out today on the human remains found in Wales during the search for missing Irish woman Catherine Gowing. The vet from Clonlee disappeared on 12th October. A 46-year-old man has been charged with her murder.
Post Mortem Due After Human Remains Find
A post mortem examination is being carried out today on the human remains found in Wales during the search for missing Irish woman Catherine Gowing. The vet from Clonlee disappeared on 12th October. A 46-year-old man has been charged with her murder.
01 November 2012
Police Find Human Remains In Catherine Gowing Search
A body has been recovered following the search for Irish vet Catherine Gowing. Ms Gowing, 37, originally from Clonlee in Co Offaly, was last seen on Friday 12th October at a supermarket close to her home in New Brighton, north Wales.
Police Find Human Remains In Catherine Gowing Search
A body has been recovered following the search for Irish vet Catherine Gowing. Ms Gowing, 37, originally from Clonlee in Co Offaly, was last seen on Friday 12th October at a supermarket close to her home in New Brighton, north Wales.
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