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Man jailed for 'sadistic' torture Man jailed for 'sadistic' murder
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A man who was part of a gang that tortured to death a drugs smuggler has been jailed for life. A 27-year-old man who was part of a gang that tortured to death a drugs smuggler has been jailed for life.
Otis Matthews, of Stretford in Greater Manchester, was found guilty of murder and two counts of grievous bodily harm.Otis Matthews, of Stretford in Greater Manchester, was found guilty of murder and two counts of grievous bodily harm.
He helped whip, burn and mutilate Brian Waters, 43, in front of the man's wife and two grown-up children at their Cheshire farm in June 2003.He helped whip, burn and mutilate Brian Waters, 43, in front of the man's wife and two grown-up children at their Cheshire farm in June 2003.
Matthews, 27, was called "exceptionally sadistic" by the trial judge and told to serve at least 22 years. The murder was called "exceptionally sadistic" by the judge, who told Matthews to serve at least 22 years.
Liverpool Crown Court heard how Matthews, John Wilson, 56, and James Raven, 46, tied the victim to a chair and battered him while his family watched.Liverpool Crown Court heard how Matthews, John Wilson, 56, and James Raven, 46, tied the victim to a chair and battered him while his family watched.
In 2004 Wilson and Raven were both convicted of murder and of plotting grievous bodily harm and were jailed for life at Chester Crown Court, with a recommendation they serve at least 24 years.In 2004 Wilson and Raven were both convicted of murder and of plotting grievous bodily harm and were jailed for life at Chester Crown Court, with a recommendation they serve at least 24 years.
During his three-hour ordeal Mr Waters was whipped, burned and attacked with a staple gun on his head.During his three-hour ordeal Mr Waters was whipped, burned and attacked with a staple gun on his head.
No remorseNo remorse
He was then hung upside down before being beaten with an iron bar, which was also used to sexually assaulted him.He was then hung upside down before being beaten with an iron bar, which was also used to sexually assaulted him.
In all he sustained 123 injuries including 24 fractures to his ribs, a collapsed lung, a throat injury and burns to his back.In all he sustained 123 injuries including 24 fractures to his ribs, a collapsed lung, a throat injury and burns to his back.
Sentencing Matthews, Mrs Justice Cox said it had been an "exceptionally sadistic murder committed for gain".Sentencing Matthews, Mrs Justice Cox said it had been an "exceptionally sadistic murder committed for gain".
Brian Waters suffered a total of 123 external injuriesBrian Waters suffered a total of 123 external injuries
"Multiple injuries were inflicted over the course of death and accompanied by acts of humiliation and degradation.""Multiple injuries were inflicted over the course of death and accompanied by acts of humiliation and degradation."
She said Matthews had shown "no remorse or contrition" during the court proceedings.She said Matthews had shown "no remorse or contrition" during the court proceedings.
During his original trial in the summer of 2004 the jury could not reach a decision and Matthews was freed.During his original trial in the summer of 2004 the jury could not reach a decision and Matthews was freed.
He was retried in November 2004, convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.He was retried in November 2004, convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
But an appeal was upheld and he faced another jury at Chester Crown Court in June 2007. Again, jurors were unable to reach a decision.But an appeal was upheld and he faced another jury at Chester Crown Court in June 2007. Again, jurors were unable to reach a decision.
Speaking after the hearing, Det Supt Phil Jones, of Cheshire Police, said that a £30,000 reward was being offered for information leading to the conviction of anyone else involved in the attack.Speaking after the hearing, Det Supt Phil Jones, of Cheshire Police, said that a £30,000 reward was being offered for information leading to the conviction of anyone else involved in the attack.
One man wanted in connection with the murder is Christopher More junior, 29, who has a scar across the bridge of his nose. An international arrest warrant has been issued for him.One man wanted in connection with the murder is Christopher More junior, 29, who has a scar across the bridge of his nose. An international arrest warrant has been issued for him.