Brian Whitelock Sentenced for Neighbour's Murder

Brian Whitelock, a 57-year-old convicted double killer, has been sentenced to a whole-life term for the brutal murder of 71-year-old Wendy Buckney in Clydach, Wales. After serving 18 years for previous murders, Whitelock was released in 2019, having been deemed a low risk by the Parole Board, despite warnings from Buckney's family about his dangerous past. His attack on Buckney involved over 70 injuries and was described by the judge as a 'frenzy of violence.' Whitelock had previously denied wrongdoing, claiming memory loss due to a brain injury, but was ultimately found guilty by a jury. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for a review of the probation service's handling of Whitelock's case, highlighting potential systemic failings that led to his release. The court emphasized that Whitelock will never be eligible for parole again, marking the severity of his current sentence.