From iconic milk advert to life sentence for murder: The tragic fall of Kevin Spaine, the ‘Accrington Stanley, who are they?’ boy

Liverpool: So, you remember that kid from the “Accrington Stanley, who are they?” milk ad? That was Kevin Spaine. He was just a kid back then, but now he’s in a world of trouble. He’s been sentenced to life for murder, which is just heartbreaking.

The ad was a big deal in the 80s, especially for Liverpool fans. It featured Kevin and his buddy talking about milk and football. But life took a dark turn for him. He ended up killing his friend, Learoy Venner, in a brutal attack at an Anfield flat.

It’s wild how things changed. Kevin was once a promising young footballer, but he got caught up in drugs and crime. He had a long list of offenses before this tragic incident. His lawyer even mentioned how he used to be a bright kid with a future.

On that fateful day in July 2022, things went south fast. Kevin was denied entry to the flat where Learoy was staying. When he finally got in, he attacked Learoy, leaving him unconscious. It’s just so sad to think about how it all went down.

During the trial, Kevin claimed he was just defending himself, but the evidence told a different story. The injuries Learoy suffered were severe, like something you’d see in a car crash. The prosecutor made it clear that Kevin’s actions were reckless and intentional.

In the end, the jury found him guilty, and he was sentenced to life in prison. The judge didn’t hold back, calling him a liar and questioning what could have driven him to such violence. It’s a tragic fall from grace for someone who was once just a kid in a milk ad.