Man Gets Life Sentence for Luring, Murdering Retired Teacher in Scotland

June 18, 2024
Man Gets Life Sentence for Luring, Murdering Retired Teacher in Scotland
  • Paul McNaughton, 29, sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 22 years for the murder of retired teacher Peter Coshan, 75, in Scotland.

  • McNaughton used a fake profile on a gay dating app to lure Coshan to a flat, where he killed him after stealing money from his bank accounts.

  • McNaughton hid Coshan's body in a suitcase and dumped it in Northumberland.

  • The murder was motivated by Coshan's threat to go to the police about the thefts, with McNaughton admitting to planning the murder.

  • The judge condemned McNaughton for exploiting Coshan's deteriorating health and the impact on his family.

  • McNaughton's flatmate, Paul Black, cleared of murder but sentenced to five and a half years for perverting the course of justice.

  • The Crown Office stated that Coshan's murder had a devastating impact on his loved ones, who expressed horror at the treatment of their cherished family member.

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