Corinne Mitchell, the mother of convicted murderer Luke Mitchell, has died at the age of 66. She passed away on July 9, 2026, according to a public statement shared on social media by Campaigners for Luke Mitchell, who described her as a “devoted mother”. She was laid to rest at a private service surrounded by loved ones. It is not clear whether her son attended.
Corinne had spent more than 20 years campaigning to overturn her son’s conviction for the murder of 14-year-old Jodi Jones in Dalkeith, Midlothian, in 2003. She maintained his innocence throughout.
Campaigners vow to continue fight for truth
The statement from campaigners read in part: “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Corinne Mitchell passed away on July 9, 2026. Corinne was laid to rest following a private service surrounded by the people who love her.
“Many of you came to know of Corinne through her unwavering love and support for her son, Luke. Those who knew Corinne also knew that she was a devoted mother who loved both of her sons beyond measure.
“Although Corinne is no longer with us, her spirit will remain. Her determination to see justice done will not be forgotten. In her memory, we will continue to pursue the truth and carry forward the cause that meant so much to her.”
Campaigners also said: “To Luke, we hope you know that you are not alone. There are many people who continue to stand beside you, and who will honour your mother’s memory by continuing to seek the truth.”
Luke Mitchell still serving life sentence
Luke Mitchell, now 36, is serving a life sentence for the murder of his girlfriend Jodi Jones, which he has always denied. He was convicted of stabbing her to death in woods near her home in 2003, when he was 14. He was sentenced in 2005 to serve a minimum of 20 years before becoming eligible for parole.
Fundraising for fresh legal challenge
In October last year, it emerged that Luke’s family had hired a team of new lawyers after supporters raised £22,000 to fund a fresh legal fight. Work to overturn his conviction began with the appointment of a “brand-new, top-tier” team to reinvestigate the case. The cash was raised after Corinne sent a letter to supporters begging for funds, claiming the campaign had only 30 days to raise £20,000 to challenge “a grave miscarriage of justice”.
