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| Man gets life for shooting couple | Man gets life for shooting couple |
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| A man from Cornwall has been jailed for shooting the parents of his ex-girlfriend, killing her father and wounding her mother. | A man from Cornwall has been jailed for shooting the parents of his ex-girlfriend, killing her father and wounding her mother. |
| Jonathan Cock, 24, pleaded guilty at Truro Crown Court to murdering Adam Hustler, 41, who he shot at Mr Hustler's home last September. | Jonathan Cock, 24, pleaded guilty at Truro Crown Court to murdering Adam Hustler, 41, who he shot at Mr Hustler's home last September. |
| He must serve at least 25 years before being considered for parole. | He must serve at least 25 years before being considered for parole. |
| Cock was also sentenced to at least four years, concurrently, for wounding Mr Hustler's wife, Amanda, with intent. | Cock was also sentenced to at least four years, concurrently, for wounding Mr Hustler's wife, Amanda, with intent. |
| The court heard that Cock believed Danielle Hustler ended their relationship after pressure from her parents. | |
| He went to their home in Porth Kea, near Truro, on 20 September 2008 and shot Mr and Mrs Hustler on the doorstep before firing shots into the house, one of which stuck Miss Hustler in the arm. | He went to their home in Porth Kea, near Truro, on 20 September 2008 and shot Mr and Mrs Hustler on the doorstep before firing shots into the house, one of which stuck Miss Hustler in the arm. |
| 'Brutal crimes' | 'Brutal crimes' |
| Amanda Hustler, 40, survived despite being shot twice in the back. | Amanda Hustler, 40, survived despite being shot twice in the back. |
| Cock, of Newbridge, Penzance, was given an indeterminate sentence for public protection, with a recommendation of at least four years, to be served concurrently, for wounding Mrs Hustler. | Cock, of Newbridge, Penzance, was given an indeterminate sentence for public protection, with a recommendation of at least four years, to be served concurrently, for wounding Mrs Hustler. |
| He was also given an indeterminate sentence for public protection, with a recommendation of at least two-and-a-half years, to be served concurrently, for possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. | He was also given an indeterminate sentence for public protection, with a recommendation of at least two-and-a-half years, to be served concurrently, for possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. |
| After sentencing, the senior investigating officer, Det Supt Michele Slevin, said: "These were brutal crimes which led to the death of an innocent man who was a loving family man. | After sentencing, the senior investigating officer, Det Supt Michele Slevin, said: "These were brutal crimes which led to the death of an innocent man who was a loving family man. |
| Amanda Hustler survived the attack but her husband died in hospital | Amanda Hustler survived the attack but her husband died in hospital |
| "The terrible events of 20 September 2008 will without doubt live with Mr Hustler's family for the rest of their lives and our thoughts today are with them at this most difficult and sensitive time." | "The terrible events of 20 September 2008 will without doubt live with Mr Hustler's family for the rest of their lives and our thoughts today are with them at this most difficult and sensitive time." |
| The Hustler family said in statement: "The family very much appreciates the professional services of the police and the legal system in dealing with this matter. | The Hustler family said in statement: "The family very much appreciates the professional services of the police and the legal system in dealing with this matter. |
| "It is a distressing time for the family as it brings back to mind details of the tragedy, and they have asked that we respect their privacy as they continue to cope with their grief. | "It is a distressing time for the family as it brings back to mind details of the tragedy, and they have asked that we respect their privacy as they continue to cope with their grief. |
| "They would like to thank their neighbours and friends for their continued messages of support. | "They would like to thank their neighbours and friends for their continued messages of support. |
| "Their faith in God and his power to put things right is a source of great comfort to them at this time." | "Their faith in God and his power to put things right is a source of great comfort to them at this time." |