WOMAN JAILED FOR DELIBERATELY RUNNING OVER AND KILLING BOYFRIEND
Alice Wood, aged 24, was found guilty of deliberately using her vehicle as a weapon, causing the death of her fiancé.The incident took place after an argument at a party in May 2022, which was attended by staff and service users of the brain injury charity Headway.
Surveillance footage was presented in court, showing Watson enjoying himself, while witnesses described Wood as appearing somewhat distant or unemotional.
Last month, the jury convicted her at Chester Crown Court, and she was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years last Friday.
The judge commented that Wood was entirely responsible for her predicament, emphasizing that her actions were calculated.
Evidence revealed she had driven her car at the victim three times, ultimately running him over and dragging him beneath her vehicle for a distance of 158 meters.
After the incident, she asked a nearby resident to call emergency services, admitting she believed she had hit her boyfriend.
Paramedics confirmed that Watson died from crush asphyxiation.
Despite submitting a letter to the court accepting full responsibility, Wood insisted her intent was only to intimidate, denying any desire to kill.
Both prosecutors and the judge pointed out her lack of remorse and determined her conduct was clearly meant to cause harm.
The victim, who worked as a Support Worker for Headway, was described as outgoing and enjoying the social event.
The court heard that tempers were high, with Wood arguing over who was driving home, and CCTV footage showed her reversing her car toward him, narrowly missing him, then accelerating and dragging him beneath the vehicle.
Witness accounts included shouting, slamming doors, and revving engines.
Relatives, including the victims mother Lisa, expressed profound grief over the loss and the violent nature of the attack.
The case highlights how personal disputes can escalate into violence, with the victim portrayed as vulnerable and Wood displaying no remorse for her actions.
