Matthew and Luke Roe killed 85-year-old Henry Thwaites, who was friends with their mother, after getting him to drive them to a remote location on July 23, 2022
Police have released images of two Nottinghamshire brothers who shattered a pensioner's skull and left him to die. .
Mr Thwaites’ body was found under a metal fence by a member of the public the next morning. He had suffered 26 head injuries including skull fractures. Matthew, aged 25, and Luke, 34, were arrested after police found them driving Mr Thwaites’ car less than an hour after he was reported missing. Matthew was also found guilty of four counts of fraud by false representation in relation to Mr Thwaites's bank card, while the jury found Luke guilty of one count of fraud by false representation. Luke was also found guilty of criminal damage after damaging a car windscreen using an unopened beer can.
Judge Nirmal Shant KC said: “This was a pre-planned, joint attack by both of you in which each of you played a part. After the killing you drove away, leaving either dying or dead on the ground.
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