Son jailed for life after killing bedbound mother with hammer
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 16:44 · Archive
Michael Bowen, 34, has been jailed for life with a minimum 16-year term for murdering his bedbound mother Janet with a hammer on New Year's Eve.
Michael Bowen, 34, of Maple Gardens, Yateley, has been jailed for life with a minimum 16-year term for murdering his bedbound mother Janet, 65, on New Year's Eve. He was convicted of murder by a jury at Salisbury Crown Court on 24 July following a trial and sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on 9 October.
Janet Bowen was bedbound following a stroke and required round-the-clock care. She was killed between 3.55am and 4.56am on 31 December at the home she shared with her son. Judge Adam Feest KC said she was subjected to a 'ferocious and sustained attack' by Bowen, who used a hammer. He struck her at least 10 times, although a forensic pathologist was unable to determine the exact number of blows inflicted.
During a police interview, Bowen was asked how many times he had hit her. He replied: 'Too many. The voices in my head said 34 f***ing times or something.' The judge said injuries to Janet's hands showed she had tried to protect herself and was aware of what was happening.
How it is being reported
- Son who killed 'gentle and kind mother' in ‘ferocious’ hammer attack jailed for lifeMichael Bowen jailed for life with a 16-year minimum term after murdering his bedbound mother Janet in a hammer attack in Yateley on December 31.Romsey Advertiser · 9 Oct, 15:55
- Son who killed 'gentle and kind mother' in ‘ferocious’ hammer attack jailed for lifeMichael Bowen jailed for life with a 16-year minimum term after murdering his bedbound mother Janet in a hammer attack in Yateley on December 31.Basingstoke Gazette · 9 Oct, 15:35
In this story: Michael Bowen · Janet Bowen · Yateley · Salisbury Crown Court · Winchester Crown Court
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