Danny Bostock subsequently tried to cause a gas explosion in a 'calculated attempt to destroy the crime scene' after the attack.
Danny Bostock subsequently tried to cause a gas explosion in a"calculated attempt to destroy the crime scene" after the attack.Danny Bostock was jailed for at least 30 years for what a judge described as a 'savage' murder. Pics: Essex PoliceA coin collector who stabbed a fellow enthusiast to death and then stole his collection has been jailed for life.
Danny Bostock broke into Gordon McGhee's flat and stabbed him at least 14 times when he woke up, a court heard. Judge David Goodin told Bostock the murder was"savage" - and said he must serve at least 30 years behind bars before he can be considered for release.Ipswich Crown Court was told that the 33-year-old was"cool-headed enough" to search Mr McGhee's flat for his coin collection - which included limited-edition Beatrix Potter 50p pieces - after the killing.
Bostock subsequently tried to cause a gas explosion in a"calculated attempt to destroy the crime scene" after the attack in Colchester on 22 August 2018 - putting Mr McGhee's neighbours at"grave risk".A jury found Bostock guilty of murder and of attempted arson being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
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