Man who murdered his mother is sentenced
Mark Jozunas received a jail sentence of at least 20 years after appearing at Chelmsford Crown Court. Photo: Essex Police. - Credit: Essex Police
A man who murdered his elderly mother in Wimbish has been jailed for at least 20 years.
Mark Jozunas, 49, stabbed 78-year-old Valerie Jozunas at their home in Tye Green, Wimbish on Sunday, March 1.
A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “Emergency services were called to the address after concerns for her welfare were reported to us, but, sadly, Valerie died at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics.
“A post-mortem examination gave her cause of death as severe blood loss from multiple stab wounds.”
Mark Jozunas was charged with her murder and convicted by a jury at Chelmsford Crown court on September 8.
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At the same court today (Friday, October 30), he was jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years.
Senior investigating officer, detective chief inspector Stephen Jennings, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: “This was a tragic event in which Jozunas brutally took his mother’s life.
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“I am pleased that justice has been served for Valerie, and hope this sentence will provide some solace for the family.”
