By Woman responsible for ‘lethal cocktail’ jailed
A woman has been jailed for killing another woman by injecting her with a “lethal cocktail” of cocaine and heroin in Grimsby.
Emma Brennan, 32, had an adverse reaction to the Class A drugs mixture which is also known as a “snowball”.
The mixture was given to her by Amanda Walton,37, at a house in Grimsby who then attempted to hide the syringe.
Initially she lied to police officers, claiming she was not present when Ms Brennan took the drugs.
She was jailed for four-and-a-half years after admitting manslaughter.
Hull Crown Court heard that Walton had invited Ms Brennan to come back to her home to share the drugs.
Humberside Police said Walton performed CPR and used an Epi-pen which was unsuccessful.
Det Con Chris Clarke said: “I would like to thank Emma’s family for their patience and dignity throughout our investigation into her death.”
“What happened that night not only cost Emma her life, but has had a huge impact on her parents, her son and her partner, as well as all those who knew and loved her.”
North East Lincolnshire level of hard illicit drug users has been steadily falling over the last few years.
Although it is still estimated that there are 1,587 heroin users and 560 crack cocaine users.
We Are With You in North East Lincolnshire provides free, confidential support to people who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
Contact them by phone on 01472 806890 if you or someone you know is struggling with these issues.
