In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Bethany Mulliner, 22, was jailed for 20 months for a campaign of terrifying death threats against her former partner. On appearing at Teesside Crown Court on Friday, 20 March 2026, the defendant, of Regent Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, was sentenced after admitting to sending threatening communications conveying death. It was reported that Mulliner targeted the woman between April and July 2025, claiming she would “happily sit in jail” knowing she had killed her.
The investigation established the predatory and violent nature of Mulliner’s behavior following the breakdown of the relationship. Staffordshire Police reported that the pair had initially met while serving time in HMP Low Newton. The prosecution reported that once the relationship ended, Mulliner sent a string of graphic messages, telling the victim she would “stab you and watch you bleed” and “put a gun to your head.” The investigation established that Mulliner even told the victim to “dig your own grave,” leaving the woman absolutely terrified for her life.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Mulliner ignored previous legal warnings and continued her harassment even after being granted bail. Teesside Crown Court heard that Mulliner has a history of violent non-compliance, with eight previous convictions for 13 offences, including battery and repeated breaches of restraining orders. The investigation established that the victim believed Mulliner was a dangerous person who was fully capable of carrying out the lethal threats described in the messages.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Bethany Mulliner is as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: 20 months in prison (Sentenced March 2026).
- Restraining Order: Indefinite (Protecting the victim).
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Teesside Crown Court following a Staffordshire Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Sending threatening communications conveying death; Battery; Breach of restraining orders.
- Origin: Regent Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Mulliner is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) due to her history of domestic violence and the extreme nature of her threats. Because of her conduct in Staffordshire, which involved the persistent stalking and harassment of a former partner, her management is a priority for the Public Protection Unit. Authorities state that her indefinite restraining order is a critical tool to ensure she is legally barred from any contact with the victim.
Upon her release from custody, Mulliner will be subject to strict licensing conditions. Authorities state that her history of breaching court orders in Hanley necessitates permanent vigilance. Any attempt to contact the victim, breach her residency requirements, or engage in further violent threats will result in immediate arrest and an instant return to the prison system.
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