GRANDSON JOSHUA POWELL SENTENCED FOR MURDER OF EMMA FINCH
Emma Finch, described as a 'beloved mum, grandmother, and great-grandmother,' was killed by her grandson, Joshua Powell, in May 2024.
On November 14, 2025, the 27-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 26 years, after pleading guilty to murder.
Following the sentencing, Emma’s family said: “Today we stand outside court having received justice for the murder of our beloved Mum, grandmother and great grandmother due to the cruel and senseless actions of her grandson, Joshua Powell.
"Mum can now finally rest in peace knowing that justice has been served and her grandson will now spend a significant period of his life incarcerated for her murder." The family expressed their grief and relief, acknowledging the impactful loss of Emma.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
, and great-grandmother,' was killed by her grandson, Joshua Powell, in May 2024. On November 14, 2025, the 27-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 26 years, after pleading guilty to murder. Following the s...
Life or indeterminate sentence
26 years
On November 14, 2025, the 27-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 26 years, after pleading guilty to murder
Prison sentence
26 years
On November 14, 2025, the 27-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 26 years, after pleading guilty to murder
