WARRINGTON, ENGLAND – The father of the slain teenager Brianna Ghey is speaking out about his daughter’s brutal murder and the subsequent court decision to reveal the names of her killers. Peter Spooner expressed his changed opinion on the court’s move, describing the murderers as “a pair of monsters” who should be forgotten.
Spooner paid homage to his daughter, referring to her as “beautiful and talented.” He reflected on the memories they were robbed of making together and expressed utter horror at the brutality of her murder. Brianna, 16, was stabbed to death in a park in Cheshire last February, in what was described as a “sustained and violent assault” with a hunting knife.
The two teenagers responsible, previously known as girl X and boy Y, were identified as Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe for the first time following a judge’s decision to lift the anonymity order at Manchester Crown Court. They were sentenced for plotting Brianna’s murder, with evidence revealing their fascination with violence, torture, and murder.
Spooner expressed a deep sense of anger towards the killers, stating, “I have no feelings, there’s only anger towards them. If I’m honest I hate them.” He initially supported the decision to make their names public but has since changed his stance, believing that they should be forgotten and not be spoken about again.
The outpouring of love for Brianna after her death has been a source of comfort for the family, but Spooner admitted to struggling with grief and anger over her untimely death. “She touched the hearts of loads of people,” he said, emphasizing the impact his daughter had on those around her.
As he grapples with the painful reality of her absence, Spooner continues to remember Brianna and the memories they could have shared. His heartache is compounded by the knowledge of her final moments in the park, wishing he could have been there to protect her.
The tragic loss of Brianna Ghey has left her father grappling with unfathomable grief and anger, as he grapples with the aftermath of her brutal murder. With the revelation of her killers’ identities and his shifting emotions towards the court’s decision, Spooner’s journey towards healing continues amidst the enduring memory of his beloved daughter.