John Sweeney, 69, who was serving a whole-life sentence for the 2011 convictions of two murders, has died in prison. He was convicted for killing two former girlfriends whose dismembered bodies were dumped in canals in London and Rotterdam.
WHO:John Sweeney
WHAT:John Sweeney died in jail while serving a whole-life sentence for two murders.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 4:12 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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