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Ruling on killer's 30-year tariff Ruling on killer's 30-year tariff
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The first man jailed using DNA evidence will hear later if his 30-year sentence tariff for murdering two Leicestershire schoolgirls was "manifestly excessive".The first man jailed using DNA evidence will hear later if his 30-year sentence tariff for murdering two Leicestershire schoolgirls was "manifestly excessive".
Colin Pitchfork, 48, who was jailed in 1988 must serve 30 years before he can apply for parole. Colin Pitchfork, 48, who was jailed in 1988, must serve 30 years before he can apply for parole.
The former baker was caught after DNA samples were taken from 5000 men. The former baker was caught after DNA samples were taken from 5,000 men.
Pitchfork later pleaded guilty to raping and strangling Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth, both 15. Court of Appeal judges deferred a ruling last month.Pitchfork later pleaded guilty to raping and strangling Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth, both 15. Court of Appeal judges deferred a ruling last month.
Pitchfork was in the dock to hear submissions made on his behalf by Edward Fitzgerald QC to the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge and two other judges.Pitchfork was in the dock to hear submissions made on his behalf by Edward Fitzgerald QC to the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge and two other judges.
Pitchfork was jailed at Leicester Crown Court after pleading guilty to two offences of murder, two of rape, two offences of indecent assault and one offence of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.Pitchfork was jailed at Leicester Crown Court after pleading guilty to two offences of murder, two of rape, two offences of indecent assault and one offence of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
His first victim, Lynda Mann, from Narborough, was murdered in 1983.His first victim, Lynda Mann, from Narborough, was murdered in 1983.
Three years later he killed Dawn Ashworth, from Enderby.Three years later he killed Dawn Ashworth, from Enderby.
His legal team claim the 30 years he must serve before being considered for parole is "manifestly excessive".His legal team claim the 30 years he must serve before being considered for parole is "manifestly excessive".
In December he was told by Lord Justice Stanley Burnton: "We do not hold out great hope to the appellant that in the end the period of 30 years, which is a substantial reduction from a whole life tariff, will be reduced by this court."In December he was told by Lord Justice Stanley Burnton: "We do not hold out great hope to the appellant that in the end the period of 30 years, which is a substantial reduction from a whole life tariff, will be reduced by this court."