Guest wrote:Vicky wrote:Davidson and her boyfriend murdered a Postmistress for £5 and two packets of cigarettes.
Wow that does seem a bit extreme, I'm wondering if she committed further crimes while inside and if that's what's lengthened her sentence? Or was she given 50 odd years? Also is her boyfriend still in jail?
At the murder trial the court heard that her co-accused Edward Gallagher was the driving force behind the crime and he had a history of violence towards women.
The court also heard that Rita had attended a special school, was suffering from mental health problems and was of low intelligence.
Despite that, her and Gallagher were both given a life sentence.
Rita Davidson's health deteriorated in prison and she was transferred to the State Hospital at Carstairs.
Edward Gallagher was paroled a long time ago, Rita has now been moved from the State Hospital, but still remains locked up.