{"id":4327,"date":"2009-12-01T17:52:39","date_gmt":"2009-12-01T17:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tat.reddaisytrading.co.uk\/index.php\/2009\/12\/01\/life-for-luton-shopkeeper-murderer\/"},"modified":"2016-01-07T12:06:53","modified_gmt":"2016-01-07T12:06:53","slug":"life-for-luton-shopkeeper-murderer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2009\/12\/01\/life-for-luton-shopkeeper-murderer\/","title":{"rendered":"Life for Luton shopkeeper murderer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Richard Leslie Dettmer jailed for murder of \u2018popular\u2019 newsagent Jashbhai Patel<\/h3>\n
\"\"A MAN who stabbed a shopkeeper to death before stealing \u00a320 from his till has been jailed for life.<\/strong> <\/div>\n

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Richard Leslie Dettmer, 39, killed popular Luton newsagent Jashbhai Patel in his Park Street shop on 14 June. <\/div>\n

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As Mr Patel lay dying in his shop, Dettmer stole just \u00a320 before fleeing. <\/div>\n

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Dettmer was jailed for life at Luton Crown Court today on what would have been the first day of his trial after changing his plea from not guilty to guilty. <\/div>\n

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He also pleaded guilty to the wounding with intent of another man who was stabbed just hours before Mr Patel\u2019s murder. <\/div>\n

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Dettmer was told he would serve a minimum of 31 years and a half for the killing. <\/div>\n

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Detective Inspector Mike Trottman, from the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said today\u2019s verdict was a relief for Mr Patel\u2019s family. <\/div>\n

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\u201cWhile they may never recover from the loss of their dearly beloved husband, father and grandfather, I hope knowing they do not have to go through the pain and heartache of a trial brings some comfort to them.\u201d<\/div>\n

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\u201cThese were unprovoked and violent attacks on two men, one of whom lost his life. \u201cMr Patel had lived, worked and been part of a local Luton community for more than 30 years. The suddenness of what was a truly horrifying assault has left a family and community in shock. I am of course pleased that the man responsible for the assault has admitted his guilt but this is of little comfort to those who have lost a much loved member of their family,\u201d DI Trottman added.<\/div>\n

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\"\"Speaking after the verdict, Mr Patel\u2019s daughter, Jaina, said her family were still coming to terms with the loss of her father. <\/div>\n

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She described her father as a \u201cgenuine family man\u201d who was well respected within his community. <\/div>\n

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\u201cMy father came to this country from India to settle down and make a go of his life. He called this place home,\u201d she said. <\/div>\n

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\u201cHe went on to build a reputation for himself and the people of Luton knew who he was, what type of man he was and what he would do for others.<\/div>\n

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\u201cHis friendliness was priceless. He would go above and beyond for anyone, especially those who needed help. If it was snowing he would deliver papers to his customers and many were elderly and could not get out of their houses.<\/div>\n

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She added: \u201cOn the 14th of June our lives changed in a way that was unimaginable. Our lives have come to a halt and we are rebuilding it, learning to live again but things will never be the same. We will miss his life which was devoted to his family and to those who were his close friends. This was not my Dad\u2019s time to die.\u201d<\/div>\n

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