Former soldier who murdered wife and mother-in-law and 13 of the most shocking crimes in Sussex

A bitter husband who shot his estranged wife and her mother, an armed robber who tried to escape in a police car and a mum who lied about having cancer and stole £130,000 are just some of the most shocking court cases in Sussex in 2018.
Our newspapers have reported on a range of crimes this year, from murders to multi-million pound fraudOur newspapers have reported on a range of crimes this year, from murders to multi-million pound fraud
Our newspapers have reported on a range of crimes this year, from murders to multi-million pound fraud

Here is a roundup of some of the most serious crimes and convictions in Sussex in 2018. All sentencing details accurate at time of convictions.