Student Murders Housemate At University

What happened

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 13 Oct

   Mr Collins was attacked shortly after returning from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), where he was studying robotics alongside his killer.

   3 outlets · Daily Mail
2. 16 Oct

   Coughlan was dressed all in black and wore a mask and gloves to ambush Mr Collins as he returned from UWE Bristol shortly before 6pm on April 8.

   2 outlets · Daily Mail
3. 20 Oct

   The entire attack was captured on a CCTV Coughlan had installed himself, which also shows the moment he staged the discovery of Collins' body.

   3 outlets · BBC

Coverage 7 articles

• 21 Oct Student who stabbed housemate to death in Gloucestershire jailed for lifeZack Coughlan, 23, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years after admitting to the murder of his housemate Jamie Collins, 21, whom he ambushed and stabbed 30 times in Filton, South Gloucestershire. The attack occurred on April 8, shortly before 6pm, following Coughlan’s return from UWE Bristol where both were studying robotics. Bristol Crown Court heard that Coughlan had meticulously…The Guardian
• 21 Oct Student who murdered uni housemate jailed for lifeZack Coughlan, 23, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years for murdering his university housemate Jamie Collins on April 8. After lying in wait, Coughlan stabbed Collins 30 times in their shared garden before leaving him to die and disposing of evidence. Despite initially denying the charges, Coughlan changed his plea to guilty during his trial at Bristol Crown Court. The judge…BBC
• 20 Oct Student changes plea and admits murdering housemate in ‘cold-blooded execution’Zack Coughlan, a university student at UWE Bristol, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty of murdering housemate Jamie Collins on April 8 this year. The stabbing, which occurred shortly after Collins returned home from campus and was struck 30 times, was described by prosecutors as "carefully planned and cold-blooded." Coughlan fled the scene using Collins’ bicycle and later called emergency services pretending…Evening Standard
• 20 Oct Student who stabbed housemate 30 times admits murderZack Coughlan, a 23-year-old student at the University of the West of England (UWE), has admitted murdering his housemate Jamie Collins by stabbing him more than 30 times in an alley near their home in Filton on April 8. Initially denying the charge, Coughlan told jurors he acted out of fear for his life but later changed his plea to guilty. The attack was captured on CCTV installed by Coughlan himself, showing him…BBC
• 16 Oct University robotics student admits killing housemate and leaving body in an alleyway for eight hours before calling 999Zack Coughlan, a 23-year-old robotics student at UWE Bristol, admitted to killing his housemate Jamie Collins, also a robotics student. The incident occurred on April 8 when Coughlan ambushed Collins with stab wounds near their home in Filton, leaving the body in an alley for eight hours before calling emergency services. Coughlan had previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter but denied murder, claiming he acted out…Daily Mail
• 14 Oct University student who 'stabbed housemate 30 times to death' appeared 'incredibly shocked' when police arrived, court hearsAt Bristol Crown Court, Zack Coughlan, 23, appeared in court accused of murdering Jamie Collins, 21, by stabbing him 30 times in the garden of their home on April 8 this year. The pair had a previous disagreement over rent, and after the alleged murder, Coughlan reportedly cycled away on Collins's bicycle while wearing dark clothing and a mask. During testimony, Charlie Latimer, another housemate and friend…Daily Mail
• 13 Oct Jury is shown CCTV of moment student 'stabs university housemate 30 times in garden of their home before leaving him to die'Jurors were shown CCTV footage of an alleged stabbing incident that occurred in Filton, South Gloucestershire. On April 8, Jamie Collins, a 21-year-old university student from Swansea, was allegedly attacked by his housemate Zack Coughlan, who stabbed him 30 times in the garden before leaving him to die. The attack happened shortly after 6pm when Collins returned home from UWE Bristol where he studied robotics…Daily Mail

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