Gary Moore Sentenced for Father's Murder

Hugo Da Silva Pires, 29, was sentenced to 12 years for the manslaughter of 76-year-old Nelly Okomah in Thornton Heath, following a burglary that led to her fatal fall. He was trusted by Okomah, having previously worked in her home, but he attacked her when she confronted him, ultimately leaving her to die after stealing her belongings. In a separate case, Gary Moore, 65, received a life sentence for the murder of his 93-year-old father, Robert Moore, whom he smothered with a pillow. Despite suffering from mental health issues, Gary's family expressed disbelief at his actions, describing Robert as a beloved and generous individual. Both cases highlight tragic familial betrayals, with victims who were vulnerable and trusted their assailants. The severity of the sentences underscores the courts' condemnation of such violent crimes against the elderly.