In this episode, Ellie covers the sentencing hearing at Warwick Crown Court in the case of Reanne Coulson — the young woman whose death, and the disposal of her body, shocked the country.
Content warning: This episode contains discussion of violent death, the disposal of human remains, and victim impact statements. Please take care of yourself while listening.
What’s covered in this episode:
The verdicts recap
A recap of the key trial facts — Durnion’s conviction for manslaughter, Moore’s for assisting an offender, and the evidence heard in court.
The sentences
Durnion received 18 years; Moore received 6 years. Ellie covers what the judge said in court and reflects on the licence terms for both men.
Defence mitigation
Ellie responds to the defence submissions made on Durnion’s behalf and explains why she finds them deeply troubling.
Reanne’s family
Victim impact statements were given by Reanne’s mother, Lynne Sparkes, and her twin sister, Kirsten Coulson, who spoke in court herself. Their words are shared and honoured in this episode.
What comes next
Ellie outlines the family’s options to challenge the sentences and reflects on what justice looks like in this case.
Key details
Case: R v Mohammed Durnion and Adam Moore
Court: Warwick Crown Court
Sentencing judge: Judge Kristina Montgomery KC
Durnion’s sentence: 18 years (released on licence after two-thirds)
Moore’s sentence: 6 years (released on licence after half)
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Reanne Coulson. Remember her name.
New to the podcast? Start with the earlier episode covering Reanne’s story for full background on the case.
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25 Mar 2026
Reanne Coulson: The Verdict
I breakdown the verdicts reached by the jury of Mohammed Durnion and Adam Moore. Durnion's verdict was not the verdict people expected to get. We look at sentencing guidlines and talk about appeals too, before finishing off with a statement given by a member of the Coulson family about Reanne to the press.
Find the full statement issued by West Midlands Police here:
https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/news/west-midlands/news/news/2026/march/man-found-guilty-of-manslaughter-after-death-of-reanne-coulson-in-coventry/
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19 Mar 2026
Week Two of the Reanne Coulson Trial
It's another update episode for the Reanne Coulson case. In this one we talk about the jury convening to deliberate and we learn a few more facts about the case too.
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