GARDNER'S DAD WANTS DEATH PENALTY - Father of slain woman says hanging is deserved punishment for convicted Ruddock as defence vows appeal

Septimus Gardner never doubted that Andre Ruddock would be found guilty of murdering his daughter, Taneka, but said he wished hanging was still an option, as he believes death is the punishment the convicted killer deserved.

“A life sentence is the right way, but mi only sorry say dem caa resume back hanging,” he said, when asked what sentence he was hoping for his daughter’s killer.

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Ruddock, who was charged with the October 17, 2021 murder of the 39-year-old mother of two, was found guilty by a 6-1 majority verdict after the six-woman, one-man jury was sent back twice to continue its deliberations.