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Murdered teen's parents: "Christopher got a death sentence, we're living a life sentence"

Manx Newscast

Friday, 6 November 2026 - 29 minutes

The parents of a teenage boy who was murdered in Ramsey last year say they hope what happened to their son will make other young people think twice about carrying a knife.

Christopher McBurnie was stabbed to death in May last year; he was 14.

In January next year the teenager responsible for killing him will be sentenced after being found guilty of his murder.

You can find out more HERE.

Christopher's parents, Rebecca Parker and Billy McBurnie, have been speaking to News Editor Tessa Hawley:

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