Week Two of the Reanne Coulson Trial

Say Her Name: Reanne Coulson | The Sentencing

In this episode, Ellie covers the sentencing hearing at Warwick Crown Court in the case of Reanne Coulson — the young woman whose death, and the disposal of her body, shocked the country. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of violent death, the disposal of human remains, and victim impact statements. Please take care of yourself while listening. What’s covered in this episode: The verdicts recap A recap of the key trial facts — Durnion’s conviction for manslaughter, Moore’s for assisting an offender, and the evidence heard in court. The sentences Durnion received 18 years; Moore received 6 years. Ellie covers what the judge said in court and reflects on the licence terms for both men. Defence mitigation Ellie responds to the defence submissions made on Durnion’s behalf and explains why she finds them deeply troubling. Reanne’s family Victim impact statements were given by Reanne’s mother, Lynne Sparkes, and her twin sister, Kirsten Coulson, who spoke in court herself. Their words are shared and honoured in this episode. What comes next Ellie outlines the family’s options to challenge the sentences and reflects on what justice looks like in this case. Key details * Case: R v Mohammed Durnion and Adam Moore * Court: Warwick Crown Court * Sentencing judge: Judge Kristina Montgomery KC * Durnion’s sentence: 18 years (released on licence after two-thirds) * Moore’s sentence: 6 years (released on licence after half) If this episode has affected you, please reach out to someone you trust. You are not alone. If you are concerned about yourself, please contact the Samaritans on 116 123 (UK). In the USA, you can contact 998 for help and support. Reanne Coulson. Remember her name. New to the podcast? Start with the earlier episode covering Reanne’s story for full background on the case. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/revo/underworld License code: NRLGGLKJ9NQVWAU0

Reanne Coulson: The Verdict

I breakdown the verdicts reached by the jury of Mohammed Durnion and Adam Moore. Durnion's verdict was not the verdict people expected to get. We look at sentencing guidlines and talk about appeals too, before finishing off with a statement given by a member of the Coulson family about Reanne to the press. Find the full statement issued by West Midlands Police here: https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/news/west-midlands/news/news/2026/march/man-found-guilty-of-manslaughter-after-death-of-reanne-coulson-in-coventry/ Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/revo/underworld License code: ID6FDCR47K7SEUOY

Week Two of the Reanne Coulson Trial

It's another update episode for the Reanne Coulson case. In this one we talk about the jury convening to deliberate and we learn a few more facts about the case too. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/revo/underworld License code: YXNGYRNJEV5RJYOS

Week One of Reanne Coulson's Murder Trial

This is a round up of the week at trial, where Mohammed Durnion stands accused of murder and Adam Moore stands accused of assisting an offender for the death of Reanne Coulson. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/revo/underworld License code: YXNGYRNJEV5RJYOS

Remembering Jessica: A Tribute to my co-host

This week, in a very special episode we remember Jessica, my late co-host. Jessica passed away in September and I wanted to remember her with some of her closest friends including Brett Talley from the Prosecutors Podcast, Jayson Blair from the Silverlinings Handbook podcast, and Allison from Vintage Villains Podcast. Also featuring Jason Usry and messages from members of The Gallery who loved Jessica too. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/arend/point-blank License code: BFSQTISXJVAKLA6J