Jordan Monaghan

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Jordan Monaghan
Born1990–1991
Children3
Conviction(s) Murder x3
Criminal penaltyLife imprisonment with a 48 year minimum term
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Victims3
Span of crimes
2013–2019
Country United Kingdom
Date apprehended
January 2018

Jordan Monaghan is a British serial killer who murdered his girlfriend, his 24-day-old daughter, his 21-month-old son and attempted to murder another child. [1] [2] [3]

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A post-mortem examination concluded Ruby died from acute bronchopneumonia and Logan's cause of death remained "unascertained" as neither child's death could be explained by illness, genetic defect or natural causes, and Monaghan was arrested for the murders in January 2018 after police reviewed their deaths when further information came to light. [4] [2]

While on bail for the children's murders, Monaghan poisoned Evie Adams with a deadly cocktail of prescription drugs, including tramadol and diazepam, which he had purchased unlawfully on the black market after she threatened to end their relationship. [5]

On 17 December 2021 Monaghan was found guilty of all three murders as well as two counts of attempted murder to a third child who was not identified for legal reasons and he was sentenced to life imprisonment with 40 years before he can apply for parole. In July 2022 his minimum term was increased to 48 years on appeal. [6]

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References

  1. Clark, Sophie-May (17 December 2021). "Blackburn man Jordan Monaghan jailed for minimum of 40 years". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Jordan Monaghan: Man jailed for murdering his children and partner". BBC News. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  3. "Father who murdered his two children and ex-partner will spend at least 40 years behind bars". Wales Online. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  4. "Jordan Monaghan: Father handed three life sentences for murdering his children and partner". ITV. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  5. "Jordan Monaghan's girlfriend told him 'I feel like I'm dying' days before her death". The World News. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  6. Smith, Rachel (19 December 2021). "What was said to 'cruel' murderer Jordan Monaghan when he was sent down for life". Lancs Live. Retrieved 27 December 2021.