Blackpool killer William Wilkinson jailed for life for murder of Edward Forrester
Blackpool Gazette
Blackpool Gazette
  • 3 months ago
A Blackpool man has been jailed for life for murdering his neighbour, dismembering his body and scattering his remains across the resort and Lake District.

William Wilkinson, 65, of Seafield Road, Blackpool, appeared at Preston Crown Court today (January 19) where he was told he would serve a minimum of 19 years and three months before he is eligible to apply for parole.
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