David Alberto jailed for life for John Joyce murder
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Keith Hunt
A man has been jailed for life for murdering a 64-year-old man
he blamed for the break up of his relationship.
David Alberto will serve a minimum of 20 years before he is
considered for parole.
A judge told the 32-year-old, of Albert Street, Ramsgate, he had
been found guilty of murder on "clear and compelling evidence".
Maidstone Crown Court heard Alberto went to the home of
64-year-old John Joyce in Conyngham Close, Ramsgate, at night on
July 7 last year and inflicted 11 major wounds which penetrated his
heart, a lung and his liver.
Alberto had been in a relationship with Joanne Kurn, who was
pregnant with his child at the time Mr Joyce was killed.
Christopher May, prosecuting, said Alberto blamed Mr Joyce for
the break-up, although he was never more than a good friend to Miss
Kurn.
The jury of six men and six women returned a unanimous guilty
verdict.
Eight months spent in custody will count towards Alberto's
sentence.
In a statement, Mr Joyce's family said: "This has been a
long and terrible journey for our family and John’s friends to deal
with. There are no words to describe the pain and heartache we feel
because of his death.
"John was a kind and caring man and was killed by this evil,
vindictive person. The guilty verdict does not take our heartache
and pain away, but justice has been served."
After sentencing, Det Insp Lee Whitehead from Kent Police's
major crime investigation team said: "There is no evidence to
suggest Alberto forced his way into Mr Joyce's home, so the
grandfather unknowingly let in his killer.
"The level of violence demonstrated by Alberto was shocking.
"We are satisfied with the jury's verdict and would like to
extend our thanks to Mr Joyce’s family and friends who assisted us
at what was a very difficult time to help ensure this outcome at
court."
Thursday, March 04 2010
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