A woman killed her neighbor because she believed he was a child abuser.

Zoe Rider and Nicola Lethbridge were sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of the murder of their 60-year-old neighbor, Stephen Koszyczarski. Their actions were described as "sadistic" and "truly callous" by the judge during their trial at Sheffield Crown Court.

The pair, fueled by drugs and possibly alcohol, targeted Mr. Koszyczarski in his Sheffield flat and subjected him to a brutal and horrific attack, which they filmed. In the video, they can be seen falsely accusing him of being a paedophile and threatening to mutilate him with scissors. Despite his pleas for them to stop, they continued their attack, leaving him with fatal injuries.

Mr. Koszyczarski, who lived alone and had a mild learning disability, suffered 22 separate injuries to his face, head, and body during the attack. He died two days later from a blunt-force injury to his head, causing a bleed on his brain. The prosecution described the attack as "sadistic" and the judge noted that the victim had changed in the weeks leading up to his death, becoming "unkempt and wary."

During the trial, the jury was shown the harrowing footage of the attack, which included the defendants shouting obscenities at Mr. Koszyczarski and exposing his genitals. The court also heard how the victim's close friend, Mary Jones, was left devastated by his death and described him as a "special man" with a "heart of gold."

Judge Sarah Wright, while sentencing the two women, condemned their actions as "brutal, heartless, and despicable." She noted that their purpose was not only to rob Mr. Koszyczarski but also to humiliate, terrify, and hurt him. The police investigation found no basis for the defendants' claims about the victim, and it was revealed that they had targeted him to finance their drug habit.

DCI Thomas Woodward, who led the investigation, described the attack as "extremely violent" and emphasized the impact it had on the victim's friends and family. He also expressed that the guilty verdicts brought some comfort that justice had been served, but it was still a sad day as it highlighted the devastating consequences of violence and the loss of a life too soon.

Zoe Rider and Nicola Lethbridge's actions were not only cruel and inhumane but also a stark reminder of the damaging effects of drugs and violence. Their victim, Stephen Koszyczarski, was a quiet man who kept to himself and was described as kind and helpful by those who knew him. His death was a tragic and unnecessary loss that has left a lasting impact on his loved ones.

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