then dumps body in harbour.
Judge Lord Pentland told Plytnykas that he had conceived "a callous plan" to rob and murder Ms Bledaite.
"With chilling composure and determination you put the evil plan into effect," he said.
The plan had been carried out with military-style precision, added Lord Pentland.
The judge said: "Jolanta Bledaite must have died in a state of grave terror and distress.
 Vitas Plytnykas denied any involvement in Ms Bledaite's death |
"It is clear her ordeal at your hands must have lasted a considerable time. She had done neither of you the slightest harm.
"She was entirely defenceless but you showed her no mercy."
Lord Pentland continued: "You have absolutely no respect for human life or decency. At no stage have you shown the slightest sign of remorse."
But here's the best bit. After all this the judge
''He called for background reports before deciding how long Plytnykas must spend in jail''
Now I'm not the brightest of people around ( and I suppose this must explain it) but I wouldn't have thought the judge would need any background reports before passing sentence of life imprisonment with no possibility whatsoever of ever being released but with the option of suicide if you so desire.
Sorry for the rant
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7885628.stm
Thanks
Thomas Covenant