Couples that kill: Two found guilty of Liam Smith’s murder in November 2022

A couple have been found guilty of the murder of Liam Smith in November 2022.

Michael Hillier (25/02/1984) of Ecclesall Road, Sheffield has been found guilty of murder.

Rachel Fulstow (24/01/1986) of Andrew Drive, Huntington has been found guilty of murder.

Liam’s body was sadly discovered by a member of the public on Kilburn Drive in Wigan on the evening of Thursday 24 November 2022 after he was subject to a fatal gunshot wound and an acid attack.

Detective Chief Inspector Gina Brennand of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “Our investigation team have worked tirelessly over the past 9 months to find answers for Liam’s family and hopefully the decisions in court today will give them some form of closure.

“This case has shown a number of complexities throughout, with Liam’s name being tainted in the process, and him not being here to defend himself against accusations have been really difficult for the family to hear in court.

“I would like to thank our partners in the Crown Prosecution Service and Prosecution Counsel who have helped secure this outcome.

“Our thoughts, as always, remain with Liam’s family through this devastating time.”