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Alice Wood Sentenced to Life for Murdering Fiance

The philosophy student was found guilty of using her car as a weapon in a fatal attack after a party argument.

  • Alice Wood, 24, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years for the murder of her fiance, Ryan Watson.
  • The incident occurred after a party argument in Stoke-on-Trent, where Wood ran over Watson with her car.
  • Wood claimed the death was a 'tragic accident,' but evidence showed intent to kill, leading to her murder conviction.
  • The court heard Wood was over the legal drink-drive limit at the time of the attack.
  • Wood's actions were described as using the vehicle as a weapon, with no true remorse shown for her actions.
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