Matthew DuPlessis has been handed a prison sentence following the death of his girlfriend, Charlotte Dodd. The legal proceedings followed an incident in Blackpool, where the couple had been visiting prior to the tragedy. According to reports, the events leading up to the death were preceded by a domestic dispute heard by neighbors in the area.

Following the incident, DuPlessis claimed that Dodd had been the victim of a hit-and-run accident. However, investigations revealed that this account was a fabrication intended to conceal the true circumstances of her death. The court proceedings focused on his actions following the incident, specifically his decision to mislead authorities about how the fatal injuries were sustained. While the prosecution established that DuPlessis was responsible for the deception, the specific details regarding the physical altercation or the exact cause of death remain limited in the available reporting. The sentencing reflects the gravity of both the underlying incident and the subsequent attempt to obstruct the investigation through false statements.