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Life sentence for mechanic killer
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| John Seton was sentenced to life in prison |
A DRUG dealer has been given a life sentence for the brutal murder of a Mottingham mechanic.
John Seton, aged 25, of no fixed address, was sentenced at the Old Bailey this morning (September 12) and told he must spend a minimum of 30 years in prison.
After a trial earlier this month, Seton was found guilty of shooting 29-year-old Jon Bartlett in the face with a shotgun near Chislehurst Common in March 2006.
Mr Bartlett, formerly of Portland Road, Mottingham, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The mechanic's family were in court for the sentencing and his dad said he was thankful for the lengthy sentence.
He said: "Seton got 30 years but it still doesn't bring my son back. My time at the Old Bailey is done and dusted now and I hope I never have to go back there.
"I am glad he got the maximum, it makes you feel a little bit better about it all.
"He showed no remorse and so deserves the maximum time, although it should have been a life for a life."
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| John Bartlett was killed in 2006 |
Seton fled abroad after the killing before admitting to Dutch police he was wanted for murder in the UK.
Speaking after the trial, Detective Superintendent Jill Bailey said: "This was a very challenging investigation, made more difficult by the destruction of the car involved in the crime and Seton being assisted by others to evade capture and operate under a false identity when he fled abroad."
Seton has been in custody since he was charged with murder in May 2007.
12:00pm Friday 12th September 2008
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CommentPosted by: TJ, around on 12:31pm Fri 12 Sep 08
before everybody start's running their mouth's off let's some thing's stright the only winner's are the police the seaton's are loser's JB's friend's and family the biggest loser's.Let it be a lesson to all it aint worth it taking a life it destroy's many life's of all involved R.I.P. JON
before everybody start's running their mouth's off let's some thing's stright the only winner's are the police the seaton's are loser's JB's friend's and family the biggest loser's.Let it be a lesson to all it aint worth it taking a life it destroy's many life's of all involved R.I.P. JON
Posted by: Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott, The Gallows on 12:32pm Fri 12 Sep 08
[bold]Seton[/bold] will enjoy his 5 years or so in prison where he will hone his criminal skills, watch the latest DVDs and attend the gym.
Shame he isn't swinging from the end of a rope.
[bold]Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott[/bold]
Seton will enjoy his 5 years or so in prison where he will hone his criminal skills, watch the latest DVDs and attend the gym.
Shame he isn't swinging from the end of a rope.
Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott Posted by: John, UK on 12:34pm Fri 12 Sep 08
Nice to have a sensible comment on here for a change. Regardless of the reasons for the crime the people that really have to live with the life sentence are the friends and families involved here.
Nice to have a sensible comment on here for a change. Regardless of the reasons for the crime the people that really have to live with the life sentence are the friends and families involved here.
Posted by: Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott, The Gallows on 12:41pm Fri 12 Sep 08
[bold]Your Lord[/bold] always writes sensible comments, [bold]John[/bold].
How about feeling sorry for the victims of this piece of filth?
This country has become a living advert for yellow-bellied liberals who are frightened of hurting people's feelings.
Pathetic!
[bold][bold]Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott[/bold][/bold]
Your Lord always writes sensible comments,
John.
How about feeling sorry for the victims of this piece of filth?
This country has become a living advert for yellow-bellied liberals who are frightened of hurting people's feelings.
Pathetic!
Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott Posted by: John, UK on 12:44pm Fri 12 Sep 08
I thought I was feeling sympathy for the victims - the families and friends!!
Or do you mean the wider victims i.e the general law abiding public?
If so I agree again!
I thought I was feeling sympathy for the victims - the families and friends!!
Or do you mean the wider victims i.e the general law abiding public?
If so I agree again!
Posted by: local, sidcup on 12:57pm Fri 12 Sep 08
[Who's sorry now]italic[/italic]
Posted by: local, sidcup on 1:00pm Fri 12 Sep 08
I BET THAT WIPED THE SMILE OFF HIS FACE
I BET THAT WIPED THE SMILE OFF HIS FACE
Posted by: Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott, The Study on 1:00pm Fri 12 Sep 08
[bold]John[/bold], my comment was not directed at you.
As I said, there is a big possibility that [bold]Seton[/bold] will be out walking the streets in just a few years.
Murderers like this should pay the ultimate price, not be treated to a holiday at our expense.
If hanging was given the public vote, it would return tomorrow.
[bold]Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott[/bold]
John, my comment was not directed at you.
As I said, there is a big possibility that
Seton will be out walking the streets in just a few years.
Murderers like this should pay the ultimate price, not be treated to a holiday at our expense.
If hanging was given the public vote, it would return tomorrow.
Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott Posted by: anita, dartford on 1:08pm Fri 12 Sep 08
Totally agree with the above comment, No mistakes now we have DNA - just hang them.
Totally agree with the above comment, No mistakes now we have DNA - just hang them.
Posted by: John, UK on 1:12pm Fri 12 Sep 08
Thats 3 I's for the death sentence!!
Thats 3 I's for the death sentence!!
Posted by: Can Crusher, Charlton on 3:47pm Fri 12 Sep 08
Make that 4 votes!
Posted by: Just My Opinion, Chislehurst on 4:17pm Fri 12 Sep 08
Wow 30 years!! Surely this has to be the first life sentence with more than 10 years given. It’s amazing how many murders take place and the usual sentence given is an absolute joke.
Such a shame that two young men have lost their lives, live by the sword die by the sword.
Wow 30 years!! Surely this has to be the first life sentence with more than 10 years given. It’s amazing how many murders take place and the usual sentence given is an absolute joke.
Such a shame that two young men have lost their lives, live by the sword die by the sword.
Posted by: local, sidcup on 4:52pm Fri 12 Sep 08
MAKE THAT 5 I SAY 5 VOTES!!!!!!!!
MAKE THAT 5 I SAY 5 VOTES!!!!!!!!
Posted by: hangman, by the gallows checking my noose on 6:05pm Fri 12 Sep 08
[bold]Make that 6 votes anyone else....[/bold]
Make that 6 votes anyone else.... Posted by: Liza, Blackheath on 10:42pm Fri 12 Sep 08
[quote][bold]Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott[/bold] wrote:
[bold]Seton[/bold] will enjoy his 5 years or so in prison where he will hone his criminal skills, watch the latest DVDs and attend the gym. Shame he isn't swinging from the end of a rope. [bold]Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott[/bold] [/quote] now I fully understand why your blogs are always at loggerheads.
Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott wrote:
Seton will enjoy his 5 years or so in prison where he will hone his criminal skills, watch the latest DVDs and attend the gym. Shame he isn't swinging from the end of a rope. Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott
now I fully understand why your blogs are always at loggerheads.
Posted by: Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott, Bexley Village on 7:38am Sat 13 Sep 08
Really, [bold]Liza[/bold]?
Then it is a pity you do not also understand that a sentence always starts with a capital letter.
When you say you live in [bold]Blackheath[/bold], I presume you really mean [bold]Kidbrooke[/bold] but are too ashamed to admit it.
[bold]Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott[/bold]
Really,
Liza?
Then it is a pity you do not also understand that a sentence always starts with a capital letter.
When you say you live in
Blackheath, I presume you really mean
Kidbrooke but are too ashamed to admit it.
Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott Posted by: holidayman, drifting aound on the yacht on 7:56am Sat 13 Sep 08
that's a 7 now!!
Posted by: billy, here on 8:11am Sat 13 Sep 08
And then there was 8
Posted by: s, Mottingham on 9:38am Sat 13 Sep 08
[bold]Make that 9[/bold]
Posted by: sam, eltham on 12:24pm Sat 13 Sep 08
Hang him
make that 10 votes
Hang him
make that 10 votes
Posted by: donna, welling on 1:36pm Sat 13 Sep 08
r.i.p my friend jon miss you lots justice at last[bold]bold[/bold]
r.i.p my friend jon miss you lots justice at last
Posted by: hell, eltham on 2:18pm Sat 13 Sep 08
grow up all of u and jus remember a baby is 2 grow up wivout his dad he will c him in 30 years that nice a justice stinks nonces get less.am sorry 4 jon setons family 2 .xx
grow up all of u and jus remember a baby is 2 grow up wivout his dad he will c him in 30 years that nice a justice stinks nonces get less.am sorry 4 jon setons family 2 .xx
Posted by: Gina, Eltham on 2:35pm Sat 13 Sep 08
[quote][bold]hell[/bold] wrote:
grow up all of u and jus remember a baby is 2 grow up wivout his dad he will c him in 30 years that nice a justice stinks nonces get less.am sorry 4 jon setons family 2 .xx [/quote] MAKE THAT 11...
he should have thought of his child at the time ..not now when its to late.that poor boy would love to see his family in 30 yrs. but that cant happen. and that mother has lossed a son! so think again!!!
hell wrote:
grow up all of u and jus remember a baby is 2 grow up wivout his dad he will c him in 30 years that nice a justice stinks nonces get less.am sorry 4 jon setons family 2 .xx
MAKE THAT 11...
he should have thought of his child at the time ..not now when its to late.that poor boy would love to see his family in 30 yrs. but that cant happen. and that mother has lossed a son! so think again!!!
Posted by: Anon, Somewhere on 4:54pm Sat 13 Sep 08
I hope Seton is haunted till his dying day for what he has done - to Jons family, friends and everyone that knew him. He should hang but its nice to know he will rot and be a weaker man when he is finally released - and then hopefully he will get his real punishment. "Live by the Sword, die by the Sword!"
I hope Seton is haunted till his dying day for what he has done - to Jons family, friends and everyone that knew him. He should hang but its nice to know he will rot and be a weaker man when he is finally released - and then hopefully he will get his real punishment. "Live by the Sword, die by the Sword!"
Posted by: Liza, Blackheath on 9:52pm Sat 13 Sep 08
[quote][bold]Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott[/bold] wrote:
Really, [bold]Liza[/bold]? Then it is a pity you do not also understand that a sentence always starts with a capital letter. When you say you live in [bold]Blackheath[/bold], I presume you really mean [bold]Kidbrooke[/bold] but are too ashamed to admit it. [bold]Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott[/bold] [/quote] exactly what I mean.
Attitude, attitude, and look at the state of your blogs.
Goodbye, farwell at long last. You close the page.
You shall not be missed.
You most probaby live on a run down estate in erith., with a fag hanging out from the side of you mush, along with the misses too.
Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott wrote:
Really, Liza? Then it is a pity you do not also understand that a sentence always starts with a capital letter. When you say you live in Blackheath, I presume you really mean Kidbrooke but are too ashamed to admit it. Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott
exactly what I mean.
Attitude, attitude, and look at the state of your blogs.
Goodbye, farwell at long last. You close the page.
You shall not be missed.
You most probaby live on a run down estate in erith., with a fag hanging out from the side of you mush, along with the misses too.
Posted by: dave, erith on 10:41pm Sat 13 Sep 08
bartlett is no angel every1 thinks he is he was a drugdealer and a gangster,well done seton 4 gettin a scumbag of our streets. the only losers r the 2 mens familys, but if u choose a life of crime u should expect 2 end up in jail or die!!! both have
bartlett is no angel every1 thinks he is he was a drugdealer and a gangster,well done seton 4 gettin a scumbag of our streets. the only losers r the 2 mens familys, but if u choose a life of crime u should expect 2 end up in jail or die!!! both have
Posted by: Dennis, Bromley on 9:36am Sun 14 Sep 08
Why was he called "Jon The Bag"?
Why was he called "Jon The Bag"?
Posted by: dave, erith on 10:34am Sun 14 Sep 08
to BILL, it wasnt me was it lop-eye bill, an im fit and healthy thanx very much. thats just a ridiculous comment u hav made little boy. and he was called jon the bag, coz he always had a big bag of PILLS on him sharing them out.
to BILL, it wasnt me was it lop-eye bill, an im fit and healthy thanx very much. thats just a ridiculous comment u hav made little boy. and he was called jon the bag, coz he always had a big bag of PILLS on him sharing them out.
Posted by: bill, anywhere you want on 1:11pm Sun 14 Sep 08
[quote][bold]dave[/bold] wrote:
to BILL, it wasnt me was it lop-eye bill, an im fit and healthy thanx very much. thats just a ridiculous comment u hav made little boy. and he was called jon the bag, coz he always had a big bag of PILLS on him sharing them out.[/quote] [italic]fightin fit ihope dave not a little boy understand[/italic]
dave wrote:
to BILL, it wasnt me was it lop-eye bill, an im fit and healthy thanx very much. thats just a ridiculous comment u hav made little boy. and he was called jon the bag, coz he always had a big bag of PILLS on him sharing them out.
fightin fit ihope dave not a little boy understand Posted by: reg n ron, hell on 1:19pm Sun 14 Sep 08
what a bunch of keyboard gangsters,any mug can deal drugs,any mug can pull a trigger,its all a game, live by it die by it.must go jon Bartletts arrived for lunch.
what a bunch of keyboard gangsters,any mug can deal drugs,any mug can pull a trigger,its all a game, live by it die by it.must go jon Bartletts arrived for lunch.
Posted by: dave, erith on 10:09pm Sun 14 Sep 08
yer fightin fit bill! na im not a lil boy im a man and this comment section is on a computer so im not hidin behind it am i u idiot. an t.j ur boring go and do sumfing usefull. ur callin me scum iv never dealt drugs unlike ur m8.
yer fightin fit bill! na im not a lil boy im a man and this comment section is on a computer so im not hidin behind it am i u idiot. an t.j ur boring go and do sumfing usefull. ur callin me scum iv never dealt drugs unlike ur m8.
Posted by: LaaaaT, Eltham on 10:03pm Wed 17 Sep 08
John Seaton is innocent, he got stitched up by the seaton family. seaton family are big time gangster wannabes, who DO deal plently of drugs. So its another drug dealer off of our streets. His dad totally knew he was a drug dealer as his dad was probably involved most of the time!
I hope a retrial will be soon, when John will be proved to be innocent because he IS!
I know John and he would never do something like this, I believe he is innocent and i hope they find the person that realy murdered him......John Bartlett did not kill jon seaton. HE IS INNOCENT.
John Seaton is innocent, he got stitched up by the seaton family. seaton family are big time gangster wannabes, who DO deal plently of drugs. So its another drug dealer off of our streets. His dad totally knew he was a drug dealer as his dad was probably involved most of the time!
I hope a retrial will be soon, when John will be proved to be innocent because he IS!
I know John and he would never do something like this, I believe he is innocent and i hope they find the person that realy murdered him......John Bartlett did not kill jon seaton. HE IS INNOCENT.
Posted by: LaaaaT, Eltham on 10:07pm Wed 17 Sep 08
Sorry my BIG mistake, internet playing up and wasnt reloading i would NOT make a mistake like that
i meant John Seaton is innocent he did not kill jon bartlett. HE IS INNOCENT.
Sorry my BIG mistake, internet playing up and wasnt reloading i would NOT make a mistake like that
i meant John Seaton is innocent he did not kill jon bartlett. HE IS INNOCENT.
Posted by: Mike, London on 12:21pm Thu 18 Sep 08
[quote][bold]LaaaaT[/bold] wrote:
John Seaton is innocent, he got stitched up by the seaton family. seaton family are big time gangster wannabes, who DO deal plently of drugs. So its another drug dealer off of our streets. His dad totally knew he was a drug dealer as his dad was probably involved most of the time! I hope a retrial will be soon, when John will be proved to be innocent because he IS! I know John and he would never do something like this, I believe he is innocent and i hope they find the person that realy murdered him......John Bartlett did not kill jon seaton. HE IS INNOCENT.[/quote] Setons family are big time gangsters??
LaaaaT wrote:
John Seaton is innocent, he got stitched up by the seaton family. seaton family are big time gangster wannabes, who DO deal plently of drugs. So its another drug dealer off of our streets. His dad totally knew he was a drug dealer as his dad was probably involved most of the time! I hope a retrial will be soon, when John will be proved to be innocent because he IS! I know John and he would never do something like this, I believe he is innocent and i hope they find the person that realy murdered him......John Bartlett did not kill jon seaton. HE IS INNOCENT.
Setons family are big time gangsters??
Posted by: LaaaaT, Eltham on 2:21pm Fri 26 Sep 08
i meant Bartletts family, my internet and typing is dodgy!
i meant Bartletts family, my internet and typing is dodgy!
Posted by: ?mememe, mottingham on 12:38am Wed 1 Oct 08
Listen john seaton did not kill jon!!an he will get proved innocent it might take a while but it will b worth the wait...they had hardly any eveidence in court he aint tryna be no gangster an why should he show remorse in court he aint done **** all!! john seaton is a great fella with a lovley family people should think b 4 they get involved with the drugs i write to john all the time he is doin good an keeping his head up like he should be as he aint done **** all!!! An as for the person that sed he wouldnt survive on the street you dunno what your talking about, theres always some 1 bigger an better!!! anyway hope you all know they had no evidence on seaton except for he was meeting up with jon the bag i knew jon the bag an seaton i was closer with seaton but still jon the bag was far from an angel!!!!! an my heart does go out to his family
Listen john seaton did not kill jon!!an he will get proved innocent it might take a while but it will b worth the wait...they had hardly any eveidence in court he aint tryna be no gangster an why should he show remorse in court he aint done **** all!! john seaton is a great fella with a lovley family people should think b 4 they get involved with the drugs i write to john all the time he is doin good an keeping his head up like he should be as he aint done **** all!!! An as for the person that sed he wouldnt survive on the street you dunno what your talking about, theres always some 1 bigger an better!!! anyway hope you all know they had no evidence on seaton except for he was meeting up with jon the bag i knew jon the bag an seaton i was closer with seaton but still jon the bag was far from an angel!!!!! an my heart does go out to his family
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