Three due to be sentenced over Bristol man's death in Wiltshire stabbing
Police have described the attack in 2024 as "brutal and sustained"
Three people are due to be sentenced today over the death of a Bristol man in Wiltshire.
Raymond Groves, 48, from Hartcliffe, died after being stabbed on the 2nd July 2024 in Easterton.
Back in May, following an 11-week trial, Helen Shakespeare, 53, from Strawberry Fields, Easterton, was found guilty of manslaughter, while Anthony Hodges-Hillier, 33, from Brooklands, Royal Wootton Bassett, was convicted of murder.
Letishia Goodwin, 29, also of Strawberry Fields, Easterton, was found guilty of participating in the murder.
They're set to hear their sentences at Salisbury Crown Court today (2nd July 2026).
On July 2nd 2024, Groves visited Goodwin’s address in Easterton, seeking Shakespeare, with whom he shared a previous relationship.
Goodwin was out at the time, but her mother, Shakespeare, was at home.
Following an altercation Groves was stabbed multiple times. Emergency services attended, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Groves's death was conducted by Wiltshire Police's Major Crime Investigation Team.
The trial took place at Salisbury Crown Court, although Goodwin was absent due to being unfit to stand trial.
Speaking at the time of the verdicts, Detective Chief Inspector Deb Hatch said: “Raymond’s death was the result of a brutal and sustained attack, and today’s verdicts reflect the gravity of the actions taken by those responsible.
“I want to pay tribute to the dedication of every officer and staff member involved, and to Raymond’s family, who have shown remarkable strength throughout an incredibly difficult process.”