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Mark Mahoney sentenced to
life imprisonment for the murder of Vikki Hull in Speke
 MERSEYSIDE
Police is welcoming the sentence of Mark Mahoney to life imprisonment, with a
minimum of 16 years, for the murder of Vikki Hull, Speke, back in April 2017.
At 3.10am on Sunday, 9 April 2017, the North West Ambulance Service informed
Merseyside Police of a concern for safety for 29 year old, Vikki Hull, who had
been found at a house in Heaton Close, Speke. Vikki was taken to hospital where
she was pronounced deceased at 4.14am. A post mortem later revealed that Vikki
died of strangulation. Later the same day, detectives located 31 year old Mark
Mahoney and arrested him on suspicion of murder. Mahoney was charged and
remanded into custody. He pleaded guilty and was convicted of the offence on
Monday, 2 October 2017, as the trial was due to begin.
Detective Inspector Jacky Fitzpatrick, the Senior Investigating Officer, said:-
"This was a tragic incident, in which a young mother has had her life
taken away by a violent man, a man who has only chosen to admit his guilt at the
last possible moment, dragging out the suffering of Vikki's family and friends
in the process. I would like to thank Vikki's family for their bravery and
courage during this ordeal and also the professionalism of the Officers involved
in this investigation. The sentence Mahoney was given today is a reflection of
the seriousness of the offence. Although nothing can bring Vikki back we hope it
will give her family some kind of closure, and ensure that Mahoney will be off
the streets for a significant length of time. I want to reassure members of the
public that Merseyside Police is committed to tackling domestic abuse in all its
forms and we have dedicated and specially trained Officers who respond to
incidents of domestic abuse, investigate incidents and provide support to those
in need."
For more information about how to report domestic violence or to seek specialist
support call the confidential 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline on:-
0808 2000 247. This helpline is free and run in partnership by Refuge and
Women's Aid. People can also call Merseyside Police on:- 101 or if they
are in immediate danger call:- 999.
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