Speedboat Killer Jack Shepherd Released After Serving Half Sentence
Jack Shepherd, dubbed the “Speedboat Killer,” has been sprung from jail after serving just half of his six-year sentence for the tragic death of 24-year-old Charlotte Brown. The web designer, now 35, was convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence over a fatal boat accident on their first date back in December 2015.
Fatal River Thames Speedboat Crash
The doomed date took a deadly turn on the River Thames when Shepherd’s speedboat hit a submerged tree trunk and capsized. Charlotte Brown, from Clacton-on-Sea in Essex, was thrown into the water, found unconscious, and later died in hospital from her injuries.
Controversial Early Release After Georgia Custody Count
Shepherd’s release came after a controversial ruling in July 2020, where judges decided his time spent in custody in Georgia should count towards his sentence. This legal twist cut his time behind bars, with the Ministry of Justice confirming he served a standard determinate sentence—half in prison and half on licence.
Licence Conditions: Watchful Eyes Still On Shepherd
A Ministry of Justice spokesperson stressed that Shepherd remains under strict supervision while on licence. They warned that any breach of licence conditions could see him recalled to prison immediately.
