Elias Morgan, a 35-year-old criminal from Edge Hill, was given a life sentence with at least 45 years before parole for assassinating Lenny Scott, a prison officer who had uncovered an illicit mobile phone revealing Morgan’s affair with a female prison colleague.
Following a failed bribery attempt and subsequent threats, Morgan vowed revenge against Scott.
After serving his prison term, Morgan executed his threat by fatally shooting Scott multiple times while he was leaving a gym in Skelmersdale.
The murder deeply affected Scott’s family who described him as courageous and devoted, especially proud of his three children.
The extensive investigation revealed Morgan's stalking of Scott prior to the killing and his intricate history of violence.
Morgan's co-accused was acquitted.
The gun used was never recovered.
The case highlights the grave risks faced by prison staff and the serious consequences of attempts to silence integrity through violence.
It provoked strong public and judicial responses emphasizing the importance of justice and accountability.
Following a failed bribery attempt and subsequent threats, Morgan vowed revenge against Scott.
After serving his prison term, Morgan executed his threat by fatally shooting Scott multiple times while he was leaving a gym in Skelmersdale.
The murder deeply affected Scott’s family who described him as courageous and devoted, especially proud of his three children.
The extensive investigation revealed Morgan's stalking of Scott prior to the killing and his intricate history of violence.
Morgan's co-accused was acquitted.
The gun used was never recovered.
The case highlights the grave risks faced by prison staff and the serious consequences of attempts to silence integrity through violence.
It provoked strong public and judicial responses emphasizing the importance of justice and accountability.
