Man Gets Life Sentence for Luring, Murdering Retired Teacher in Scotland
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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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Ground News • Jun 17, 2024
Man jailed for murder after luring former teacher to flat using dating app