A man who killed his friend after an argument over the TV remote has been jailed for eighteen years and told you will never be forgiven
James Murray, 47, was pronounced dead at the scene on WhitburnRoad,Wythenshawe with a single stab wound
Scott Thomson 57 of Skye Walk, Wythenshawe, was today sentenced to 18 years in prison for the murder on 4 December, 2024.
trail of blood led officers to Thomson’s flat, where further evidence of the violent altercation was discovered.
An argument had escalated between Thomson and Murray over the TV remote control, leading to Thomson stabbing Murray once with a knife in his chest.
Thomson fled the scene but was arrested the next day after approaching officers and admitting his involvement.
A post-mortem confirmed that Murray died from a single stab wound to the chest.
In a powerful victim impact statement read out in court, James’ son said: “I would like to pass on thanks to my family liaison officer for all the help and support they have provided to me and my family throughout this process.
“There is no way to fully express the depth of pain and loss that my father’s murder has caused.
“My dad, James, was funny, laid back, and incredibly personable. He had a gift for making people laugh, often by winding us up in a way that only he could.
“That was his way—he brought joy and light into every room he entered. He may not have been an angel, he may not have lived the best life, but he was my dad.
“Since the day he was taken from us, my life has changed completely. I am constantly reminded of what has happened. I consistently feel the pain of his murder, there is not a day that goes by that I don’t feel the weight of his absence.
“I struggle to sleep. I struggle to have a ‘normal’ day. Even the simplest things have become difficult without him here.
“What hurts the most is knowing that due to Scott Thompson taking my dad’s life, I no longer have the opportunity to create new memories with my dad or share my life with him. No milestones, no quiet chats, no laughter, no future together.
“The loss of his life is greater than just the loss of a person—it’s the loss of time, connection, and a relationship that can never be replaced.
“No sentence can bring him back, but I hope justice can reflect the seriousness of the pain inflicted on our family, and the irreplaceable life that was taken from us.
“The way in which James was taken from the world is a constant memory, a constant image for which I will never be able to unsee and this being solely due to Scott Thomson’s actions on the 4th December 2024.
“I want Scott Thomson to know his actions will never be forgotten or forgiven.”
