A former cage fighter has died while serving a life sentence at Strangeways prison in Manchester. Thomas Haigh, convicted for the brutal murder of two men at a remote farm in Cornwall, passed away last month, and an investigation is underway.
Haigh was serving time for the 2011 murders of David Griffiths and Brett Flournoy. Prosecutors in 2012 revealed he shot the men, who were gangland enforcers, as a result of drug debt disputes. After killing them, Haigh buried their bodies at the farm. During his trial, it was noted that Haigh fancied himself a part of gangster life and was drawn to the criminal world. However, addiction to this lifestyle ultimately led to his downfall.
Originally from Huddersfield, Haigh was handed a life sentence with a minimum 35-year term, later reduced to 32 years on appeal. Despite his attempts, he failed to overturn his conviction in 2013. His unexpected death at age 40 is now being scrutinised by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman.
The saga of Haigh’s life serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of crime’s allure. We’re waiting on further updates as the investigation unfolds. Stay tuned for more details.