EPISODE · Jan 23, 2025 · 36 MIN
Inside the courtroom as Southport killer is sentenced to 52 years
from The Daily T
It is likely that Axel Rudakubana “will be in custody for all his life”, the judge who sentenced the Southport child killer said today.Mr Justice Goose handed down a minimum 52-year term for the brutal murder of three young girls in Southport last year and the attempted murder of several more. Kamal and Camilla reflect on a shocking crime that rocked the nation and its impact on the devastated families - and a community.Plus, hear from the Telegraph journalist who checked into rehab…for a social media addiction. Lorna Perry’s obsession with her phone was getting in the way of her relationships and hobbies. She shares how she learned to cut down on her scrolling - and our hosts reveal how much time they spend on their phones…Read: I went to a rehab clinic with crystal meth addicts to get over my phone addiction - Lorna PerryYou can hear more from Allison Pearson on another Telegraph podcast, Planet Normal. Search wherever you listened to this.Producer: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsSocial Media Producer: Rachel DuffyVideo Editor: Andy MackenzieStudio Operator: Meghan SearleEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It is likely that Axel Rudakubana “will be in custody for all his life”, the judge who sentenced the Southport child killer said today.Mr Justice Goose handed down a minimum 52-year term for the brutal murder of three young girls in Southport last year and the attempted murder of several more. Kamal and Camilla reflect on a shocking crime that rocked the nation and its impact on the devastated families - and a community.Plus, hear from the Telegraph journalist who checked into rehab…for a social media addiction. Lorna Perry’s obsession with her phone was getting in the way of her relationships and hobbies. She shares how she learned to cut down on her scrolling - and our hosts reveal how much time they spend on their phones…Read: I went to a rehab clinic with crystal meth addicts to get over my phone addiction - Lorna PerryYou can hear more from Allison Pearson on another Telegraph podcast, Planet Normal. Search wherever you listened to this.Producer: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsSocial Media Producer: Rachel DuffyVideo Editor: Andy MackenzieStudio Operator: Meghan SearleEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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