I would like to start by saying this was a
census murder committed by two teenagers who had an obsession
with murder whose only motivation in killing Brianna was to
experience what this would be like. Brianna was a
teenager whose whole life was ahead of her. She
went out on that Saturday thinking she was going to
meet a friend. The fact that she suffered with
anxiety and was vulnerable was something which both defendants preyed
upon. Brianna trusted the female defendant. She was
betrayed by someone, she called her friend. I
would like to thank the family of Brianna for finding
the courage to come to court and hear what happened
to her. They have listened to some dreadful and
shocking details of the case but have remained dignified and
strong throughout proceedings. The loss of a child is
always devastating and so there are no words to describe
how they are feeling due to the way Brianna was
taken from them. I would also like to thank
the community of col for their assistance. They gave
the investigating officers in supplying CCTV and offering information.
The impact on this small community has been devastating.
I hope that the local community and, and all
of those that have been impacted by this horrendous case
can take some comfort from the fact Rhiannon's killers have
been brought to justice the investigation team and I were
extremely shocked and saddened at the brutality and violence used
by one or both defendants to commit this murder for
Brianna's family. The heart, heartfelt thoughts of everyone
connected with the Cheshire Constabulary are with them.