‘I didn’t plan it’: Killer offers apology to victim’s daughter at murder sentencing
Richard Thorpe was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend, Virginia Cookson, who was found strangled at her home in 2024. More
September 3, 2026
Richard Thorpe
Richard Thorpe was sentenced to life in prison for strangling his ex-girlfriend, Virginia Cookson, to death in her home in 2024.
Cheers erupt in court as man is convicted for ex-girlfriend’s murder
Richard Thorpe faces sentencing in September after a jury found him guilty of strangling his ex-girlfriend, Virginia Cookson, to death. More
June 2, 2026
Man on trial for strangling ex-girlfriend before leading police on chase
Richard Thorpe has pleaded not guilty in the death of his ex-girlfriend, Virginia Cookson, who was found strangled in her home. More
May 25, 2026