“MOTHER’S REVENGE: Grieving Mum Rams Police Van Off Road Carrying Daughter’s Killer”
- by btv2025
- Posted on 28 June, 2025
By Rachel Moorcroft | Holby Herald – June 29, 2025
Holby, UK —
In a scene described by witnesses as “like something from a film,” a mother mourning the brutal death of her daughter took justice into her own hands yesterday—by ramming her vehicle into a police van carrying the man accused of killing her child.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:40 p.m. on a rural stretch of the A417 near Holby, as authorities were transporting 41-year-old Thomas Raynor—an alleged serial killer currently on trial for the murders of five young women, including 17-year-old Ellie Collins.
According to police, the woman—identified as Anna Collins, Ellie’s mother—intercepted the unmarked van in a silver Vauxhall Astra. In what authorities have described as a “deliberate collision”, Collins accelerated into the vehicle’s side, forcing it into a shallow roadside ditch.
“I Wanted Him to Feel Fear for Once”
Miraculously, no officers were seriously injured in the crash. Raynor sustained minor injuries but remained restrained and in custody. Collins herself emerged from the wreckage “visibly shaken but unharmed,” according to emergency responders.
When apprehended on scene, she reportedly told officers:
“I needed him to feel fear for once in his life. Just once. The way Ellie must have.”
Transport Route Was Confidential
The police transport van had departed Holby Crown Court shortly after midday, en route to a secure holding facility in Essex. The route had not been disclosed to the public.
Investigators are now probing how Collins knew where and when to intercept the vehicle.
“We are treating this incident with utmost seriousness,” said Superintendent Mark Havers of the Holby Metropolitan Police. “While we understand the profound grief involved, endangering officers and the accused undermines the justice system.”
The force confirmed that security protocols will be reviewed, and the officers involved are receiving support.
A Nation Divided
Public reaction to the dramatic vigilante act has been swift and emotional. Social media is ablaze with debate, with many expressing sympathy for Collins—even admiration.
“She did what any mother would want to do,” tweeted one user. “That man didn’t just kill her daughter—he destroyed a whole life. Maybe now he knows what fear feels like.”
Others, however, condemned the act as reckless and dangerous.
“We cannot allow grief to turn into chaos,” wrote one commentator on the BBC’s Facebook page. “Let the courts do their job. What if a police officer had died?”
Who Is Thomas Raynor?
Raynor was arrested last year after a lengthy investigation linked him to a series of murders across the South East. Dubbed “The Quiet Butcher” by tabloids, he allegedly targeted young women walking alone near hospitals, parks, or transport hubs.
Among the victims was Ellie Collins, a sixth-form student who disappeared last summer after volunteering at Holby General Hospital. Her body was found weeks later, buried in shallow woodland grave, showing signs of prolonged restraint and trauma.
Raynor’s DNA was recovered from multiple victims. The trial, which began in early June, has been marked by chilling testimony and Raynor’s continued refusal to speak.
Anna Collins has attended every day of the proceedings—until yesterday.
“She Snapped. And Who Wouldn’t?”
Those close to the family say Collins had been under immense emotional strain.
“She hasn’t slept properly since Ellie was taken,” said Nadia Khan, a family friend. “She was holding it together for the trial, but something broke. She saw him laughing the day before. That pushed her.”
Sources inside the courtroom said Raynor had smirked during a break in proceedings, further angering the victims’ families.
In a now-deleted post on social media, Collins reportedly wrote, “He doesn’t deserve a cage. He deserves to be hunted.”
Legal Consequences Ahead
Collins was arrested at the scene and taken to Holby Station for questioning. As of this morning, she has been released on bail pending further investigation.
She faces potential charges including reckless driving, endangerment, and obstruction of justice. However, public prosecutors have hinted at leniency, citing “extraordinary emotional distress.”
“There are no winners in this,” said former Crown Prosecutor Elise Graham. “We must weigh justice for her actions against the unimaginable pain she’s endured.”
A Memorial and a Message
Outside Holby General Hospital, where Ellie once volunteered, mourners gathered late last night—some leaving flowers, others leaving signs reading:
“Justice for Ellie. Justice for Anna.”
A candlelit vigil has been scheduled for Saturday evening, with victims’ families calling for peace—but also reform.
“This incident shows how badly the system is failing victims’ families,” said Mia Carter’s mother, Janine. “These parents are being torn apart and given no real support.”
The Bigger Question
Now, a nation grapples with the deeper moral question: Can grief ever justify revenge?
Collins herself has not issued a public statement since the incident. But sources close to the family say she is “shocked by what happened—but not sorry.”
“She didn’t wake up planning to crash into a van,” said her sister, Marie. “But when she saw him, alone, with no glass or judge between them… something just snapped. You don’t know what grief does to a mother until it’s yours.”
Trial Resumes
Despite the crash, the court confirmed that Raynor’s trial will resume on Monday. Officials have confirmed that future transport will include armed escorts and reinforced vehicles.
“Justice must continue,” said Crown Prosecutor Julian Reed. “For Ellie. For all of them.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with grief or loss, help is available. Contact Cruse Bereavement Support at 0808 808 1677 or visit www.cruse.org.uk.
By Rachel Moorcroft | Holby Herald – June 29, 2025 Holby, UK —In a scene described by witnesses as “like something from a film,” a mother mourning the brutal death of her daughter took justice into her own hands yesterday—by ramming her vehicle into a police van carrying the man accused of killing her child.…