A senior detective has praised ‘brave’ members of a Sheffield community for the role they played in helping to bring two killers to justice. Yesterday (June 5, 2024), Zoe Rider, aged 36, and 45-year-old Nicola Lethbridge were jailed for life, each to serve a minimum of 26 years, for the ‘sadistic’ and ‘callous’ murder and robbery of 60-year-old Stephen Koszyczarski in August last year. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Star, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Woodward, who was the the senior investigating officer on the case, has paid tribute to members of the community for their role in the investigation. He said: “The community has been a huge support throughout our investigation, and I would like to thank those who showed bravery, taking a stand against criminals and providing evidence in the case. “The support of the public, along with the hardworking officers on my team, police colleagues, and the prosecution team have ensured justice for Stephen.
” Rider and Lethbridge both lived in the same block of flats as Stephen on Fraser Drive in Woodseats, with Lethbridge living on the same floor as him, and Rider living on the top floor. Advertisement Advertisement As she sentenced the killer neighbours, Judge Sarah Wright told them: “On the 9th of August last year you were both .
