Student Ambushes Housemate in Garden Murder: Zack Coughlan, 23, was
💡 Why it matters
The case highlights the extreme violence possible in shared student housing, prompting safety reviews for university accommodations.
Zack Coughlan, 23, was jailed for life with a minimum of 28 years for stabbing housemate Jamie Collins, 21, 30 times in their Filton garden. Coughlan wore black, a mask, and gloves to ambush Collins, initially denying murder before admitting guilt.
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