Teen took terrifying zombie knife selfie days before stabbing dad to death

Pictured is the boy who "boasted" about murdering a beloved dad after a "minor disagreement" and then asked his family to "cancel the witnesses".

Jordan Rance, 17, stabbed Paul Marsh in the shoulder, severing his carotid artery on November 17 last year. Both had been at a social gathering at Mr Marsh's friend's flat on Samuel Street, Atherton, Wigan when violence erupted after a row.

A melee ensued in which Mr Marsh, 49, was stabbed by Rance, who then fled the scene. Tragically, Mr Marsh died of severe blood loss following the attack.

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Rance then sent a voice note "boasting" of the attack to his friend. After he was arrested and placed in custody, Rance called his family asking them to go round to the flat to "cancel the witnesses".

He was arrested and interviewed during which he initially lied to police, stating Mr Marsh had brought the knife and stabbed himself during the struggle - reports the Manchester Evening News.

He later switched his defence, instead arguing he grabbed the knife from a nearby TV stand during the brawl and acted in self defence.

Rance, of Bolton, admitted to perverting the course of justice, and was later found guilty of Mr Marsh's murder. Today, May 8, he was detained for life at His Majesty's Pleasure to serve a minimum term of 21 years in a young offenders institution.

His identity was prohibited from being published by way of reporting restrictions, but he can now be identified.

In a photo released by Greater Manchester Police, Rance is captured flaunting a sizeable blade. The selfie was snapped a mere two days prior to Mr Marsh's killing on November 17.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Higginson, of the Major Incident Team, said: "This is a tragic case in which a seemingly innocuous exchange has escalated and resulted in a loss of life. Our thoughts remain with Paul's family at this time.

"We also have a young person going to prison for a long time. This case should serve as a stark reminder that carrying a knife is illegal and you could be jailed if you're found to be in possession of one.

"No good can come from carrying a knife and self-protection is not a reasonable excuse."

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