James Morton

James Morton

24, Male Custodial - 12y

Nottinghamshire

Offender ID: cc60a343-71e0-429a-b38d-0e4efb206f56

Offence Summary

James Morton strangled 16-year-old Hannah Pearson to death during an intoxicated encounter, claiming it was consensual, and was convicted of manslaughter.

Full Description

In 2016, in Nottinghamshire, 16-year-old Hannah Pearson met 24-year-old James Morton on the day she died. Hannah was heavily intoxicated at the time, while Morton remained sober. Morton had an obsession with strangulation, often watching pornography featuring the strangulation of women.

According to court proceedings, Morton strangled Hannah without warning or permission, as stated by the judge. Morton claimed he began by lightly strangling her, to which she did not object, before applying more force. After realising Hannah had stopped breathing, he waited 20 minutes before calling 999 and had smashed her phone because it was ringing.

The jury cleared Morton of murder but found him guilty of manslaughter. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison. This case highlights the dangers of non-consensual acts disguised as sexual play, with Morton's defence relying on claims of consent despite the evident lack of sobriety on Hannah's part.

Source: We Can't Consent To This campaign article on East Midlands cases.

Location

County: Nottinghamshire

Case Details

Police Force: Nottinghamshire Police

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Nottinghamshire Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: wecantconsenttothis.uk

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