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Would-be murderers sentenced

Shaun Skarnes and Christopher Monks, who last July were found guilty of conspiracy to murder have today been sentenced.

Skarnes and Monks - furries known under the names of Kyra and Rox Yin online - had previously met on a furry website and become close friends, with the latter often complaining about how his overly-protective parents treated him, and how he wanted them out of his life.

The pair then conspired to murder the couple in their sleep. The plan very nearly achieved fruition, when Mr Chrisopher Monks found Skarnes brandishing a kitchen knife at him. Mrs Elizabeth Monks managed to calm Skarnes down and call the police.

Skarnes has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail; while Monks has been sent to hospital under the Mental Health Act - being a severe sufferer of Asperger's Syndrome. Monks' parents remain supportive of their son and believe he did not intend any malice.

Article sourced from: http://www.lep.co.uk/news/Wouldbe-parent-assassin-locked-up.5964267.jp

8 comments

Guest Arro commented on January 7, 2010 at 9:53pm

The way I interpret it, this seems to be a case of Skarnes playing the role of the manipulative friend, and Monks the victim unfortunate enough to fall under his control. It's very fortunate no-one was harmed. I can only wonder what motive Skarnes had for acting as he did.

Guest CannonFodder commented on January 7, 2010 at 9:59pm

The way I see it is two mentally handicapped kids tried to kill the parents and the media thought blaming it on them being furries would get more ratings.

Guest Esqui commented on January 27, 2010 at 11:01pm

Arro, you're wrong. Shaun was not one to mastermind something like this, he was taken advantage of, and stupidly gave into this idiot.

I hate them both.

Guest Arro commented on January 29, 2010 at 12:54am

You're right Esqui, I got my names mixed up. I meant to say it the other way around.

Guest ZACtheHUSKY commented on February 1, 2010 at 7:56pm

hate is such a strong word here. maybe severe dislike? but how does one hate another living being if one has never met said being?

Guest JesusChrist commented on February 8, 2010 at 7:03am

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Guest Arro commented on February 8, 2010 at 5:34pm

Thanks Jesus, I'll see you there!

Guest teo commented on February 9, 2010 at 1:20am

@jesuschrist
*slow applaud*

fail troll..........