Heartfelt statement acknowledges grief and expresses sorrow for unimaginable tragedy
In a poignant turn of events, the family of 16-year-old Scarlett Jenkinson, one of the teens sentenced for the brutal murder of Brianna Ghey, has released a statement expressing sincere remorse for their daughter’s actions. The apology comes as the harrowing details of the case continue to send shockwaves through the community.
Scarlett Jenkinson, along with her co-defendant Eddie Ratcliffe, both 16, received sentencing today, with Jenkinson facing a minimum of 22 years for the murder. The two were unmasked by the judge as the culprits behind the gruesome act that took place in Culcheth’s park, where they lured Brianna and brutally stabbed her 28 times with a hunting knife last February.
Jenkinson’s family, acknowledging the gravity of their daughter’s actions, conveyed their deepest thoughts for Brianna and her grieving family. The family’s statement, as reported by the Warrington Guardian, reads, “All of our thoughts are for Brianna and her family. The last 12 months have been beyond our worst nightmares as we have come to realize the brutal truth of Scarlett’s actions.”
Expressing agreement with the jury’s verdict and the judge’s sentence, the family emphasized their commitment to respecting Brianna’s family’s wishes. Despite their own turmoil, their immediate focus is to ensure that their actions align with the grieving family’s preferences.
The statement continued as the family offered their “sincere thanks” to Brianna’s mother, Esther Ghey, for her “incredible selflessness and empathy towards our family.” The family praised Esther’s overwhelming compassion, stating, “Her compassion is overwhelming, and we are forever grateful. To all of Brianna’s family and friends, our community, and everyone else that has been affected by this horror, we are truly sorry.”
During the sentencing, Esther Ghey, Brianna’s mother, shared her heartbreaking victim impact statement, revealing the profound pain of losing her child in such a heinous manner. “All I can think about is that she would have been scared, and I wasn’t there for her. She needed me to protect her; Brianna wasn’t a fighter, and she must have been so terrified,” Esther lamented.
The tragic case has left the community grappling with sorrow and questioning how ordinary teenagers could descend into such cold-blooded violence. As the legal proceedings unfold, the impact of Brianna Ghey’s untimely death continues to reverberate, leaving an indelible mark on those touched by this devastating tragedy.
