South Derry man Thomas Rainey sentenced for murder of wife he doused in petrol and set alight

By Court Reporter

Published 5th Jul 2023, 16:06 BST

Updated 6th Jul 2023, 13:49 BST

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A South Derry man who set his wife on fire as she was trapped in her car is to spend at least 18 years in prison.

Thomas Rainey, of Quarry Road, Knockloughrim, was sentenced at Belfast Crown Court today (Wednesday) for the murder of his wife, Katrina Rainey.

The 61-year-old, having previously pleaded guilty to murder, must serve a minimum of 18 years before being able to apply for release.