Glenn Hollinshead

**Glenn Hollinshead** (1954 - May 20, 2008) was a former paramedic and Royal Air Force veteran who was killed by Sabina Eriksson.

## Backstory

Sabina and her twin sister, Ursula, had been involved in an incident on the M6 motorway just a day before the murder of Glenn Hollinshead. The twins had walked out into the traffic for no apparent reason, both were injured in collisions as a result. The twins were aggressive and violent towards police and paramedics who were trying to help them. The paramedics ended up having to sedate Sabina, as it was impossible to treat her in her current manic state. Miraculously, both twins survived the traffic collisions. Ursula had the more critical injuries and remained in hospital until September, but Sabina was released from hospital care after just five hours.

Once she was released from hospital, police took her into their custody and transported her back to the police station for questioning. Sabina was charged with trespassing on a motorway and assaulting a police officer, she had no previous criminal record. She was kept in custody and appeared in magistrates court two days later. She pled guilty to both charges and was sentenced to one day in custody, which she had already served, so she was released.

## Events

On that evening of Sabina's release, the 19th of May, 2008 Sabina crossed paths with 54 year old, Glenn Hollinshead and his friend, Peter Malloy. They were walking home after having a few beers at the local pub. Glen also had his dog with him. Sabina shouted across the road at Glen and Peter saying it was a nice dog they had. Glen and Peter made their way over and struck up a conversation with her. Sabina mentioned to them that her sister was in hospital and that she was trying to find her.

The conversation went on a little further before Sabina said she needed to find a bed and breakfast to stay at. Glenn told her, there was really nowhere around the area where she could stay, but she was welcome to go back to his house. He said he would give her something to eat and then I could try and work out where her sister was and then that could organize some where for her to stay. Sabina accepted the offer and seemed to open up a bit more and become warmer and friendlier. The trio got back to Glenn's house and sat down to have few drinks together.

During the evening, Peter was starting to feel very uneasy. He could tell something wasn't quite right with Sabina but Glenn didn't seem concerned at all. Glenn told Peter not to worry, that Sabina was just a bit quirky, but Peter left the house and went home soon after, leaving Sabina and Glen there by themselves.

The next day, about 7:40 PM that evening, Glenn walked outside and asked a neighbour, Frank Booth, if he had any spare teabags. Frank was outside washing his vehicle and told Glenn that when he finished up, he would go in and grab some. Glenn thanked him and walked back inside his house. But only one minute later, he was back outside, staggering suffering from four stab wounds, including one to the heart. He frantically told Frank he'd been stabbed before collapsing to the ground. Frank immediately dialled 9-9-9 (UK Emergency Services). He then passed away.

## Aftermath

Sabina left the Glenn's house and ran up the street, carrying a hammer. She started hitting herself with the hammer, causing her to bleed profusely. Ambulances arrived following Frank Booth's 9-9-9 call and encountered Sabina. They followed Sabina, to try and treat her, but Sabina continued running, trying to get away from the paramedics. She ran to a bridge and launched herself off. She broke both of her ankles and fractured her skull but again, she survived. She was transported to hospital for treatment.

Sabina's DNA profile was found on the kitchen knife used to stab Glenn, her bloodstained jacket and a ring she was wearing. Upon being discharged from hospital, she was charged with the murder of Glenn Hollinshead. Sabina refused to answer any questions at all. Every question that was asked of her, she replied no comment.

Sabina pleaded not guilty to murder and the trial date was set for February, 2009, but it was postponed due to issues getting Sabina's medical records. The trial was rescheduled for September, 2009, but the case never ended up going to trial. Instead, she was able to plead guilty to a lesser charge.

The murder charge was dropped and Sabina was allowed to enter a plea of guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. The judge accepting that Sabina had suffered from a rare and temporary form of insanity at the time of the murder. She was sentenced to five years in prison, of which she only served two and a half years. Upon release she returned to Sweden.