Thomas Griffiths

Thomas Griffiths is identified as the former sixth-former who killed his 17-year-old girlfriend, Ellie Gould, the day after her 17th birthday. His crime is brought to renewed attention in the context of a campaign by grieving mothers, including Ellie's mother Carole Gould, to close a sentencing gap for domestic murders. This campaign has led to Justice Secretary David Lammy announcing plans to increase the minimum sentence for offenders who kill current or ex-partners to 25 years in England and Wales. The proposed change, which adds an extra 10 years to the minimum sentence, is a direct result of advocacy by victims' mothers, highlighting the ongoing relevance of Griffiths' case in discussions about domestic violence sentencing and victim advocacy.