Brothers Matthew and Luke Roe Jailed Over Roadside Murder Of 85-Year-Old Man

Two brothers have been sentenced to jail after they beat a vulnerable man to death and then stole his car and bank card.

On July 23rd of last year, Matthew and Luke Roe allegedly killed 85-year-old Henry Thwaites, an acquaintance of their mother, after convincing him to drive them to a secluded area.

According to reports from Nottingham Crown Court, the individuals in question allegedly committed murder in Lime Tree Avenue, Worksop.

The motive for the crime was reportedly due to the victim’s recent inheritance of £34,000. According to sources, it was also believed that he had sexually abused an individual known to them.

According to the jurors, it was revealed that Mr. Thwaites had allegedly proposed to purchase a car for the brothers and was under the impression that he was driving them to inspect a Mercedes on the evening they committed the murder.

At approximately 10:40 pm, the victim was forcibly removed from his Fiat Punto and subjected to a vicious and premeditated assault that ultimately resulted in his death. The attack has been characterized as brutal by authorities.

After obtaining the correct pin, the brothers proceeded to use his bank card at several cash machines.

According to prosecutors, they have implied that the pin may have been acquired through the use of torture during a “sustained and prolonged” assault on Mr. Thwaites.

The body of Mr. Thwaites was discovered the following morning by a member of the public, located beneath a metal fence. According to reports, the individual in question had sustained a total of 26 head injuries, which included fractures to the skull.

Two individuals, identified as Matthew (25) and Luke (34), were apprehended by law enforcement officials for allegedly driving Mr. Thwaites’ vehicle within an hour of his reported disappearance.

According to forensic analysis, spots of Mr. Thwaites’ blood were found on the clothing of the individual in possession of his bank card.

According to reports, detectives have recovered CCTV footage that allegedly shows Matthew and Luke boasting about the murder.

According to court proceedings, it was revealed that the brothers held a strong animosity towards Mr. Thwaites due to his previous convictions for sexual offenses against minors, which resulted in him serving two separate prison sentences.

In a nine-week trial at Nottingham Crown Court, Luke from Potter Street, Worksop and Matthew from Franklin Road, Jacksdale were found guilty of murder on May 26, 2023.

In the latest development, Matthew has been convicted of four counts of fraud by false representation in connection with Mr. Thwaites’s bank card. Meanwhile, Luke has been found guilty of one count of fraud by false representation, according to the jury’s verdict.

In a recent development, Luke has been found guilty of criminal damage. The charges were pressed against him after he was accused of damaging a car windscreen using an unopened beer can.

Following the murder, the brothers made their way to Abby Dixon’s residence located on Watson Road. Dixon assisted them in discarding their clothing by disposing of it in a waste bin.

A 27-year-old individual, who was involved in a sexual relationship with Luke, has been found guilty by the jury on two counts of assisting an offender. The sentencing for this case is scheduled for 12 June.

Today at Nottingham Crown Court, two brothers were sentenced to life in prison.

According to reports, Luke Roe has been sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in prison, while his younger brother Matthew has been sentenced to a minimum of 24 years.

According to Judge Nirmal Shant KC, the incident was a pre-planned and coordinated attack involving both individuals, with each person playing a role.Following the killing, you departed the scene, leaving Mr.

Thwaites in a state of either dying or deceased on the ground.

The deceased was subjected to a fearsome weapon, according to reports. According to reports, an implement of unknown origin has yet to be recovered, but its weight was sufficient to cause severe damage to the victim’s skull. According to the witness, the incident was described as a vicious and violent attack.

Today’s sentencing was welcomed by Detective Inspector Kaz Smithson, who led the investigation.

According to her statement, the incident was described as a brutal and cowardly assault on an 85-year-old man who was frail and vulnerable.According to reports, the murder of Mr. Thwaites was premeditated and carried out in a callous manner.

Matthew and Luke Row are said to have subjected him to a horrific death, allegedly for their own selfish gain.After nine weeks of distressing evidence, a jury was left with the task of determining responsibility for the sadistic and vile actions of two brothers. Despite the overwhelming evidence presented, neither brother had the courage to accept responsibility.

According to the speaker, Matthew claimed he was too intoxicated to recall the events of the night in question. However, the speaker expresses satisfaction that the jurors were able to see through Matthew’s alleged falsehoods. According to sources, Luke did not have the courage to enter the witness box.

According to the speaker, the individuals in question have displayed no remorse and their incarceration has resulted in increased safety for the community.