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Hogan MacPhail, a 17-year-old from Gateshead, was recently sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 17 years for the murder of his 15-year-old ex-girlfriend, Holly Newton, in Hexham,
Northumberland. The attack, which took place in January 2023, followed Holly’s decision to end their relationship—a decision MacPhail reportedly struggled to accept.
He had initially tried to visit Holly at her home in Haltwhistle the night before the murder, but was turned away.
The next day, he traveled back to Hexham and, after following Holly around town, attacked her near a bus shelter, stabbing her 36 times. A teenage boy who attempted to intervene was also injured.
MacPhail was found guilty of murder after a trial in Newcastle Crown Court, during which he admitted to manslaughter but denied murder, claiming he had intended to use the knife on himself.
The jury rejected this account, concluding that his actions were premeditated. Holly’s family has been vocal about classifying her death as domestic violence, given the controlling nature of the relationship, which included MacPhail manipulating her social media and making threats.
The judge recently lifted the reporting restrictions that had initially kept MacPhail’s identity confidential, citing the importance of public awareness in understanding the broader issues of knife crime and violence against young women.
Holly’s family, devastated by the loss, has since advocated for increased measures to prevent similar tragedies, including the installation of bleed kits in local communities as a memorial for her.
Attached is a news article regarding the death of Holly newton
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj6k7y8wre7o.amp
Article written and configured by Christopher Stanley
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