Judge describes Becky Parker murderer Matthew Smith's actions as...

SENTENCING, Judge Charles Gratwicke QC described Matthew Smith's actions as "merciless" and "vicious".Addressing Smith, who wore a black and grey jumper and showed little emotion at the culmination of the 45-minute hearing, Judge Gratwicke said: "You were convicted by the jury of the vicious killing of Becky Parker on July 17 of last year."She was 23 years of age, your former partner and the mother of your children, and she was, as you have described her, lively,...