Pearson and King had been cleared of his murder, but were found guilty of his manslaughter, reported the BBC. They had alleged it was an “eviction gone wrong” Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "He was ambitious, cheeky and extremely creative with his whole future ahead of him despite his life challenges," said Essex Live. Murder conviction highlights tragic consequences of attempting ‘DIY evictions’, Energy Efficiency/EPC, Design, Repair, Improve, Zero to Hero: Jonathan Schuman, Magnet Properties, ‘Time to name and shame dodgy letting agents’ says Shamplina ahead…, About time! To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. And this idiot government’s ending of Section 21 will only exacerbate the situation. Ian Slater, 50 of Wayletts, Leigh-on-sea and Alex Stephens, 36, of Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff were sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 26 years to be spent in jail before being eligible for parole. Daniel Stoten, said afterwards: “Slater, Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Courtney Valentine-Brown, who lived in Southend, was found with a stab wound to his leg at an address on Roots Hall Drive, shortly before midnight on Thursday February 21. https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/tiva-facebook-events-calendar/events.php, https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/tiva-facebook-events-calendar/assets/images/loading.gif. Kelly Slater has been spotted catching waves in Bali on a near empty beach after managing to get round the island's strict travel restrictions. Five people are on trial for his murder.They are Ian Slater, 49, of Wayletts, Leigh-on-Sea, Stuart Pearson, 43, of Satanita Road, Westcliff, and Alex Stephens, 36, of Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, and 30 year old Kelly King from CCTV footage showed a possible getaway car. he had acted in self-defence. Landlady Kelly King, 31, and Stuart Pearson, 44, were each jailed for nine years for his manslaughter, after being cleared of murder. Ian Slater and Alex Stephens were sentenced to 26 years each for the death of Valentine Brown in January of this year. A witness reported four people going into the flat, naming two of them as Kelly King and Ian Slater. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). COURTNEY Valentine-Brown, a tenant who lived in Southend, was stabbed in his leg and left to slowly die. “We hope that this programme shows residents that when the very worst happens we work determinedly to piece together what happened, catch those responsible and ensure they face justice.". Stuart Pearson, 44, and landlady Kelly King, 31, were each caged for nine year for his manslaughter. The programme, which begins on Monday 24 February at 9pm on BBC Two, follows Essex Police’s Major Crime team detectives as they piece together the clues in each case to lead them to the suspects. Ian Slater, 50 of Wayletts, Leigh-on-sea and Alex Stephens, 36, of Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff were sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 26 years to be spent in jail before being eligible for parole.

“However, no amount of time in prison will ever bring Courtney back or end the continued suffering of his family who miss him every day. Ian Slater, 50 of Wayletts, Leigh-on-Sea, and Alex Despite the efforts of police officers and paramedics, who spent more than an hour battling to save his life, Courtney sadly died, just days after celebrating his 36th birthday. Courtney Valentine-Brown, 36, was a tenant who was living at a flat he was renting from Kelly King in Southend-on-Sea.

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He was a known drug dealer, according to the BBC. Mr Valentine-Brown through the femoral artery in his leg. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. His family, paying tribute to him after his death, said: "We are heartbroken over the murder of our dear son, brother, uncle and cousin who was tragically taken away from us prematurely. Criminal court records & sentencing information on Ian Slater at Basildon Crown Court. All four defendants were sentenced today, Wednesday 29 January at Basildon Crown Court after being found guilty by jury, yesterday. View our online Press Pack. The CPS says that: "Ian Slater, acting on behalf of Kelly King, "recruited Alex Stephens and Stuart Pearson to visit the flat and confront Courtney regarding the debt. years for murdering Courtney Valentine-Brown, while landlady Kelly “I hope now, following the conclusion of judicial proceedings in this case, that Courtney’s family can begin the slow and painful journey of piecing their lives back together.”.

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a dispute over a debt led King to ask her partner Slater to help evict Road, Westcliff, were each handed nine years in prison for manslaughter. King, Stephens and Pearson acted together to confront [the victim]. MANSLAUGHTER: Stuart Pearson and Kelly King, Council plans to resurface 77 roads across Redbridge, Appeal after man suffers stab wounds in Southend, Shop Local campaign launched by Southend Council to boost retail, School in Redbridge forced to close for two weeks after Covid cases confirmed, Topping out celebrates milestone for Hornchurch Sports Centre, Essex unable to utilise China link over Hong Kong concerns, Historic pub told to tear down smoking area by Southend Council. Stephens armed themselves – a clear indication of their intent to cause harm. © 1999 - Present | Parkmatic Publications Ltd. All rights reserved. Mr Valentine-Brown, 36, from his property. He passed away despite the efforts of cops and paramedics, who spent more than an hour battling to save him, days after he celebrated his 36th birthday.

four had gone to King’s flat in Roots Hall Drive on 21 February, armed with During the ensuing struggle, Stephens stabbed Up to £1.2 billion in deposits could be unaccounted for!

and that they never intended to hurt anyone. The murder trial heard that King had asked her partner Slater, of Leigh-on-Sea, to help evict Mr Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector, Courtney Valentine-Brown was found with a stab wound to his leg shortly before midnight February 21 last year. Murder 24/7: Essex will air at 9pm on BBC Two on Monday February 24, Tuesday February 25, Wednesday February 26, Monday March 2 and Tuesday March 3.

The other two people involved in the attack – Kelly King … EVICTIONS ban extension: How has it come to this? Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, The new series, Murder 24/7, starts on February 24, Kelly King was found guilty of manslaughter, Stuart Pearson was convicted of manslaughter, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Ian Slater, 50 of Wayletts, Leigh-on-Sea, and Alex Stephens, 36, of Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, will both serve a minimum of 26 years for murdering Courtney Valentine-Brown, while landlady Kelly King, 31, of Roots Hall Drive He suffered massive All four had denied murder but a jury of six men and six women found Slater and Stephens guilty after around 30 hours of deliberations. Det Supt Morgan Cronin, Essex Police, said: “At the heart of every murder or manslaughter is a victim who has lost their life and a devastated family left behind. Ian Slater Kelly King and Stuart Pearson, who were both found guilty of manslaughter, received nine years each behind bars. Nigel Lewis is a property writer and editor with a 27-year track record working for national newspapers, magazines, websites and also leading content media agencies and portals. King, 31, of Roots Hall Drive, Southend, and Stuart Pearson, 44, of Satanita The nigellewis67@gmail.com.

It’s called ‘cuckooing’. Slater then recruited the other two men. weapons to get her tenant to leave. The painstaking dedication that goes into investigating a murder is the focus of a new BBC Two documentary series filmed with Essex Police. Two men have been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murdering 36-year-old Courtney Valentine-Brown. All four had denied murder, with Stephens claiming "Taking knives and a baseball bat, they entered the flat through the front door and brutally attacked Courtney, severing a major artery in his leg and causing such an extreme loss of blood that, tragically, he lost his life.".

actions have left another family devastated as a result of knife crime.”. About Latest Posts Mick Ferris EditorEmail: [email protected] Latest posts by Mick Ferris (see all) Appeal after man suffers stab wounds, Tel: 07765530245 Courtney's murder features in a new BBC Two series, Murder 24/7. Only Fools actor Nicholas Lyndhurst's son dies aged 19 after short illness, Holly Willoughby reveals football rivalry at home with rare pic of son Chester, Myleene Klass reveals huge black ring after Simon Motson proposed, Chrissy Teigen and husband John Legend reveal they've lost their baby 'Jack', Katie and Peter's son Junior reveals impressive singing voice for first time, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. killing a private tenant in Southend during an “eviction gone wrong” when he For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. A landlady and her friends have been jailed for She wasn’t a ‘landlady’, her flat had been taken over by the deceased and his friend as part of a County Lines drug dealing operation. You could reach more customers with our ad packages. The CPS says that: "Ian Slater, acting on behalf of Kelly King, "recruited Alex Stephens and Stuart Pearson to visit the flat and confront Courtney regarding the debt.