Man Accused of Shooting Prison Guard Dead Says ‘No One’s an Angel’: A Critical Analysis
In a shocking turn of events, the man accused of shooting a prison guard dead has claimed that ‘no one’s an angel’ in a bid to deflect attention from his alleged role in the murder.
Elias Morgan, one of the two men charged with the murder of 33-year-old Lenny Scott, made the statement during a trial at Preston Crown Court, where he is accused of orchestrating the killing.
According to reports, Morgan claimed that Scott had approached him in prison and given him a phone number of an unnamed individual he wanted to contact, leading to a dispute between the two men.
Morgan alleged that Scott had threatened him and his family, and that he had never threatened the officer in return. He also claimed that Scott had a history of making threats and had even offered to ‘snap another guard in half’ on his Instagram account.
However, prosecutors have claimed that Morgan orchestrated the murder as an act of revenge, and that Cleary played a supporting role by sourcing the van and e-bike used in the shooting.
The trial, which is ongoing, has raised questions about the motivations behind the murder and the extent to which Morgan’s claims of innocence are credible.
Background to the Murder
Lenny Scott, a father of three, was shot six times by a gunman in a hi-vis jacket outside a gym in Skelmersdale on February 8 last year.
Prosecutors claim that Morgan, who was serving a prison sentence at the time of the murder, had planned the killing in retaliation for Scott’s exposure of an illicit relationship between a serving prisoner and a female prison guard.
Morgan’s Defense
Morgan’s defense team have claimed that he was not involved in the murder and that the evidence against him is circumstantial.
However, prosecutors have presented evidence suggesting that Morgan was the gunman who pulled the trigger, and that Cleary played a supporting role in the crime.
Criticisms of Morgan’s Defense
Some have criticized Morgan’s defense as lacking credibility, citing the lack of evidence to support his claims of innocence and the inconsistencies in his testimony.
Others have questioned the motivations behind Morgan’s claims of innocence, suggesting that he is attempting to deflect attention from his alleged role in the murder.
Conclusion
The trial of Elias Morgan and Anthony Cleary is ongoing, and it remains to be seen whether Morgan’s claims of innocence will be found credible by the court.
In the meantime, the case has raised important questions about the motivations behind the murder and the extent to which Morgan’s defense team will be able to persuade the court of his innocence.
