Jamie Reynolds given life sentence for murdering Georgia Williams

Reynolds pleaded guilty to murdering the Wellington teenager at Stafford Crown Court on 2 December. He had previously given a not guilty plea when he appeared at Birmingham Crown Court in October.

The 22-year-old, from Avondale Road, Wellington, was charged with the murder of 17-year-old Georgia Williams in June.

Georgia was last seen by her parents on Sunday 26 May when she told them she was going to see friends.

She was murdered at Reynolds’ home address on Avondale Road, Wellington. Her body was found in woodland off the Nant-y-Garth pass near Wrexham following a nationwide appeal.

Reynolds was sentenced by Justice Willkie at Stafford Crown Court.

Speaking outside the court after sentencing, DCI Jamieson – who was one of the senior investigating officers in this case, said:

“This is a significant sentence and it reflects how evil this crime was and quite how dangerous Jamie Reynolds is.

“We know the guilty plea and sentence does nothing to ease the pain for Georgia’s family, Steve, Lynette and Scarlett.

“Georgia’s family have been incredibly dignified and understanding throughout our investigation and I cannot praise them highly enough. Although sadly we cannot bring their Georgia back, at least the man responsible for taking her away has been dealt with and has been recognised as the monster he is.

“This was a truly despicable crime and one that Jamie Reynolds had carefully planned in advance. Georgia could never have known what he was intending when she went to his house that night and it is unlikely that anyone will ever make any sense of his actions.

“I’d like to thank all the officers and staff who have worked on this case for their dedication and professionalism in what has been very trying circumstances.

“I would also like to thank everyone who came forward to offer information to assist our investigation, as help from the public was vital in this case.

“Had it not been for information we received as a result of our media appeals – most significantly one made on Crimewatch on BBC One on Thursday 30 May - we may not have found Georgia in the isolated spot where Reynolds had left her.

“In addition, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Crown Prosecution Service and the prosecution team who supported us throughout this investigation.”