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Teen said 'people are going to get terrorised' before killing woman, 88, with firework

Kai Cooper, 19, and another teen who can't be named for legal reason, posted a firework through the letterbox of 88-year-old Josephine Smith's house in Romford, leading to her death in a house fire

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023

Youths locked up over elderly woman’s firework death

A 17-year-old and a 19-year-old were found guilty of charges including manslaughter over the death of 88-year-old Josephine Smith.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Teenagers jailed for killing sleeping pensioner in firework arson attack

The teenagers bought fireworks to ‘throw in people’s faces’ and killed 88-year-old Josephine Smith by posting a rocket through her letterbox

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2023