News · 17 July 2026

Rapper Ellis Heather jailed for 28 years over 2020 Epping Forest murder

Ellis Heather, known as rapper Rack5, received a life sentence for knifing content creator Stephen Morrisson in Epping Forest. Morrisson, who regularly posted on Snapchat and YouTube, was attacked on 23 June 2020 after irritating a film crew. Heather, a member of the CGM gang, must serve at least 28 years.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 July 2026 at 16:22

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