Russian Orphan Adopted by UK Gay Couple Sentenced for Violent Crimes Against Girlfriend
Russian orphan adopted by gay couple in UK is jailed for six years for strangling girlfriend and torching her carpet with make-shift flame-thrower during campaign of abuse
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Renat Hammet Millay, a 31-year-old Russian orphan adopted by a British gay couple, has been sentenced to six years in prison for strangling his girlfriend and committing arson. His abusive behavior escalated due to substance misuse, leading to a campaign of terror against Ciera Kilgour.
- 01Renat Hammet Millay was adopted at age three and has a history of violent behavior, including multiple convictions for assault against his adoptive family.
- 02The court heard that Millay's abusive behavior intensified when he consumed alcohol and drugs, leading to incidents of strangulation and property damage.
- 03Ciera Kilgour, his girlfriend, described living in constant fear and feeling unsafe in her own home due to Millay's aggression.
- 04Judge Lynn Tayton deemed Millay dangerous, imposing a six-year sentence with an extended license period of five years.
- 05Millay's adoptive parents faced significant challenges raising him, leading to his eventual expulsion from their home.
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Renat Hammet Millay, a 31-year-old Russian orphan adopted by a gay couple in the UK, has been sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted of strangling his girlfriend, Ciera Kilgour, and committing arson. The Old Bailey heard that Millay's violent behavior escalated when he abused alcohol and cannabis, leading to a series of abusive incidents against Kilgour, including throwing her mobile phone into the Thames and using a makeshift flame-thrower to set fire to her carpet. Millay, who was adopted at the age of three, had a troubled upbringing marked by bullying and attachment issues, which he claimed contributed to his violent tendencies. His adoptive parents, Glenn Hammet and Keith Millay, struggled with his behavior, which included multiple assaults and significant property damage. In a victim impact statement, Kilgour expressed the terror she felt during their relationship, stating that she believed Millay could kill her. The judge characterized Millay as dangerous and imposed a six-year prison sentence with an extended license period of five years.
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The case highlights issues of domestic abuse and the challenges faced by adoptive families, particularly those with children from difficult backgrounds.
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