Ex-wife and three others jailed for acid attack murder in Plymouth
The ex-wife of Danny Cahalane and three others were sentenced to prison for his murder in an acid attack in Plymouth.
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Four people have been jailed for their roles in the murder of Danny Cahalane, who died after an acid attack at his home in Plymouth in February last year. The attack was orchestrated by a crime boss, and the victim's ex-wife, Paris Wilson, helped by giving away his location. She was motivated by money, revenge, and resentment that he had moved on with a new life. Wilson was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to nine years in prison. The two men who carried out the attack, Israel Augustus, 26, and Abdul Rashid Adidodja, 23, were both given life sentences. Another man, Ramani Baccus Sithole, was convicted of manslaughter and jailed for ten years. The court heard that there had been an earlier attempt to kidnap Cahalane a month before the attack, in which Wilson also played a part. Judge Justice Norton told Wilson that while she did not deal drugs, she was 'clearly happy to associate and provide assistance to those who do' and that her main concern was herself. The case highlights the deadly consequences of involvement with organised crime and the betrayal of family ties.
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Key Claims
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| Claim | Channel 5 |
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| Israel Augustus and Abdul Rashid Adidodja were sentenced to life in prison for murder. | |
| Paris Wilson was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to nine years in prison. | |
| Ramani Baccus Sithole was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to ten years in prison. |
Channel Perspectives
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The report focuses on the ex-wife's role and her deceptive reaction when police informed her of the attack. It includes her own words ('He's not a victim...') and the judge's rebuke, emphasising her selfish motives. The coverage also notes the earlier kidnap attempt and the CCTV footage of the attackers, giving a full narrative of the crime and sentencing.
- “He's not a victim. This is all he's brought on us himself and I knew about it. I knew he was in debt to people.”
- “Whilst you yourself did not deal drugs from evidence placed before the jury and messages to your mother, you were clearly happy to associate and provide assistance to those who do.”
- “He was caught up in a lot of bad stuff.”
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