Since this is a chain email, don't forget to do your own digging instead of taking it word for word. The man booby trapped his house and ended up shooting the 16 yr old in the back with an illegal gun. The rest of the timeline after the "April, 2000" conviction: -April 10, 2000 - At his trial at Norwich Crown Court, Mr Martin denies murdering Mr Barras, attempting to murder Mr Fearon, wounding Mr Fearon with intent to cause injury and possession of an illegal firearm with intent to endanger lives. - April 19, 2000 - Outcry erupts after Mr Martin is found guilty of murdering Mr Barras and sentenced to life. During the trial, it emerged the burglars had 114 convictions between them. -August 20, 2001 - At an appeal heard at London's High Court, Mr Martin's sentence is reduced to manslaughter and his sentence is cut to five years. - January 2003 - Mr Martin's hopes of release are dashed by the Parole Board after he refuses to show remorse. July 28, 2003 - Mr Martin is released from custody. He sells his story to the Daily Mirror for £100,000. Also, the treaty and prejudice against Obama is false.