Two jailed for life for murdering man in 'violent retribution'

Two 21‑year‑olds, Marshall Strachan and Kieran Lindsay, were convicted of murdering 44‑year‑old John Taylor at his doorstep in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, and given life sentences with a minimum term of 18 years.
The judge described the killing as pre‑planned and targeted, saying Lindsay instigated it while Strachan carried out the attack; a third man who drove them later cooperated and had murder charges dropped.
The court noted Taylor was a beloved father, son and brother, and the case has left a deep impact on the local community.