IAN BENNETT'S BRUTAL MURDER OF KERRY WOOLLEY IN OLTON LEADS TO LIFE SENTENCE

In a tragic and disturbing case that has shocked the community of Olton, Ian Bennett was found guilty of the heinous murder of his girlfriend, Kerry Woolley. The court proceedings revealed a horrifying sequence of events that culminated in a brutal attack that left Kerry with 54 stab wounds, inflicted with two separate knives.

According to court testimony, Bennett's anger was fueled by accusations that Kerry had been unfaithful, specifically alleging she was sleeping with another woman. This suspicion ignited a violent rage, leading Bennett to launch a savage assault while Kerry was still conscious. Witnesses described the attack as both extreme and sustained, with Kerry suffering multiple injuries, including evidence of strangulation, indicating the severity and brutality of the violence inflicted upon her.

Following the murder, Bennett attempted to evade justice by involving his mother, Lynda Bennett. He sought her assistance in destroying evidence that could link him to the crime, including throwing a knife into a canal in an effort to conceal it. Despite their denials of involvement, both Ian Bennett and his mother were swiftly convicted by a jury, which deliberated for less than two hours.

In sentencing, the judge emphasized the overwhelming evidence against Bennett, describing the violence as terrifying and extreme. Ian Bennett was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years before eligibility for parole. His mother, Lynda Bennett, received a three-year sentence for her role in assisting an offender and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Officers from West Midlands Police expressed their disappointment at the apparent lack of remorse shown by both Bennett and his mother. They hope that the convictions will bring some measure of solace to the family of Kerry Woolley, who was tragically taken from them in such a brutal manner. The case has left a lasting impact on the community of Olton, highlighting the devastating consequences of unchecked violence and betrayal.