Sandra Sands, a 32-year-old mother of five, has been jailed over the stabbing of a local convicted pedophile, Michael Pleasted, who lived in her public housing apartment complex in London. Judge Nicholas Cooke QC found Sands guilty of manslaughter by reason of loss of control, but cleared her of murdering Pleasted, according to Sky News.
Pleasted had a lengthy rap-sheet filled with convictions of sexual offenses dating back to 1970, according to Last Reistance. He was out on bail at the time of his murder for abusing two more children. Sands brought a knife to Pleasted's home for protection when she confronted him. Sands stated she did not want his present victims to have to go through court, but instead wanted Pleasted to confess his wrongdoings.
After Pleasted said the boys who were accusing him of sexual abuse ruined his life and smirked, Sands lost control, according to BBC News. She stabbed him a total of eight times and he bled to death as a result. Sands turned herself into police hours after the murder. Judge Nicholas Cooke stated that Sands did not try to hide what she had done. He took this into account when handing down her sentence. Sandra has been in custody for 10 months but could be released in 11 months.
