| Location | Norwich |
| Age | 21 years |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Birth | 1986 |
| Date of Death | 22/03/2007 |
| Visitors | 2,430 since 28/03/2009 |
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A father and son who killed a man in front of his pregnant girlfriend have been jailedRichard Moore, 21, died from a blow to the neck in a McDonalds outlet in Hay Hill, Norwich, in March.
He was beaten to death in what was described as a "vicious attack" that continued as he slumped in his seat.
The attack happened in front of Mr Moore's girlfriend, Jemma Todd, who was eight months pregnant.
** They went on beating a person who was already dead **
He said they would have had shorter sentences if they had not chosen to "fight the case in the face of overwhelming evidence".
The confrontation began when Mr Moore defended his girlfriend who had accused Jonathan Stonehouse of staring at her.
John Farmer, prosecuting, told jurors at Norwich Crown Court how the defendants continued to beat Mr Moore as he lay "lifeless and dying".
Richard Moore died after suffering a blow to the neck
Mr Moore, who was 5ft 8in tall and weighed eight stone, suffered 20 separate injuries in the attack.
One blow caused a tear in an underlying artery in the right-hand side of Mr Moore's neck and he died from internal bleeding.
He was pronounced dead at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital on 22 March.
When questioned by police the Stonehouses made no comment before issuing statements in which they claimed they had acted in self-defence.
Outside court Det Sgt Nigel Gillick, of Norfolk Police, said: "This incident was an extremely violent one and local people will have been shocked that it could take place in the middle of the afternoon in Norwich city centre.
"Today's result is a message to all those people who believe that violence is a way to settle a dispute.
"Richard's death has been a complete tragedy for his family and friends. He was a young man, due to have been a first-time father, who has been robbed of his life."
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We watched the cctv video they could not even See Richard properly there was no need for this horrifying attack that happened infront of happy eaters and families.
Gemmma since had a beautiful baby boy who will sadly not know his father in life, but all fmaily will make sure he is remembered always
All my love to you all
Claire (freind of Angie n Gemma)
Brother too me...
Richard, Things are still hard without you here, I remember a lot of times we spent together from playing on the playstation and xbox, to playing ball games in the garden at my mums. you'd be proud of Jemma for what she has accomplished with Cameron, she's raised him perfectly. He's such a good boy, looks exactly like you. He once picked up a picture of you from the side and said to me " This is my daddy..he died" and he had a little cry that put a lump in my throat because I am still mourning your taken life, he be only young, but he understands a lot of things already. I still find it soo hard to visit your grave, last time I went there I cried for ages. At your funeral I tried hard not to cry, but when Shauna hugged me I just broke out into thousands of tears. the Past few years have been so hard but things would be different if the CU**S didn't do that to you, I hate them I sometimes wish to seek revenge on them someday, but then i realise I will be no better than them if I did. You're always like a brother to me, and I still think that about you, you are like a brother to me. I just miss you soo much Rich, I wish to see you in the after life once again. Love you loads ....Aaron.
sorry for your loss
what a terrible tragedy to lose a loved one through such violence must be so hard to bear, your son has been denied being a father to his own son, such a waste of a young life, take comfort in the fact the your son will live on through your grandson, and remember, what goes around comes around, that evil monster should be made to suffer the rest of his life, sympethies to your family and loved ones.
Letter From Heaven.
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an Angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind,
all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity,
and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day,
there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
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Simply put ...I really miss you
I've continued to ask why
Life took this dreadful wrong turn...
Now I often sit and cry
*♥* *♥*
Simply put ...my heart is broken
Most people have no clue
Unless they live this heartache...
They don't know what I've lived through
*♥* *♥*
Simply put... I long to hug you
Share a gentle warm embrace
Often spend each day just wishing....
This truth could somehow be erased
*♥* *♥*
Simply put... I can't remember...
The last time I heard your voice
Memories are often painful...
I was not given any choice
*♥* *♥*
Simply put... I know I'm grieving
Won't get better through the years
I have learned some coping methods...
To accept this new frontier
*♥* *♥*
Simply put... I'm good at masking
Denying what I feel
For I know deep down inside me...
I will never truly heal.
*♥* *♥*
Simply put...I really miss you
No one knows the pain I bear
Simply put... there is no reason
Losing you was just not fair.
*♥* *♥*
SLEEP TIGHT ANGEL
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