A chilling tale of violence and betrayal: Leon Headey, 23, has been sentenced to life after a brutal crime spree culminating in the murder of Ross MacGillivray in Inverness. Alongside Craig Hayden, Headey killed MacGillivray, leaving him with horrific injuries in a savage street attack. But the shocking part? Headey then walked away with MacGillivray’s estranged wife, Samantha.
This terrifying saga began two months earlier when Headey was caught on CCTV in Liverpool, attacking another man with a knife in broad daylight. Despite numerous witnesses, the victim refused to cooperate with authorities.
Fast forward to November, and the violence escalated as Headey and Hayden viciously assaulted MacGillivray, attempting to hide their crimes by discarding evidence. Samantha, now imprisoned for her part in this harrowing event, attempted to thwart justice by helping cover up her estranged husband’s murder.
The courts didn’t hold back—with Headey and Hayden now facing lengthy sentences behind bars. Headey received a life sentence with a minimum of 17 years and seven months, while Hayden was given at least 17 years and two months. Samantha has also been sentenced to one year and nine months for her role in obstructing justice.
This tragic story underlines the severe consequences of such brutal actions, with authorities pledging zero tolerance for violence. Stay vigilant and report suspicious activities to make our communities safer.