None
EN
Roland James Griffiths: Killer locked up for life over murder of wife in fire
['Emily Woods']
The Nightly
A murderer has been jailed for life after setting his wife and stepdaughter on fire and then blaming his dying partner.
Ms Sheahan, a mother of six, died and her 16-year-old daughter suffered burns to more than 50 per cent of her body as she tired to save her mum’s life.
I won’t do it,” Griffiths replied, before placing the lighter near the ground and setting Ms Sheahan alight.
Emergency services heard Griffiths blaming Ms Sheahan for the fire and telling her: “Why didn’t you stop me, you should’ve stopped me and I should be in jail”.
“Your attack on Ms Sheahan was grievously inappropriate.”Justice Champion jailed Griffiths for life, with 32 years to serve before he is eligible for parole.