From ruthless killers to predatory paedophiles, these cases have shocked the city.
In 2024, there were a number of hearings that brought some of the most heinous crimes to light, as judges were told about the lasting scars left on victims.
This gallery covers almost 100 of the most shocking cases that were heard this year, featuring the offenders who will now spend years locked up for their crimes -
49. Sara and Jean Barnbrook
Left, Sara Barnbrook, 54, of Laurel Terrace, was jailed for three years after admitting cheating the public revenue, while her sister Jean, 51, of the same address, was jailed for 30 months after admitting entering into a money-laundering arrangement. The Girl Guides leaders swindled more than £480,000 of Government funding and splashed the money on themselves, buying luxury items and clothing. | West Yorkshire Police
50. Kevin Gomersall
Kevin Gomersall, 41, of no fixed address, was jailed for 20 months after admitting stalking involving the fear of violence, possession of cocaine, possession of an offensive weapon in public, using threatening or abusive words or behaviours, harassment without violence and possession of a knife. It came after he made threats outside the terrified woman's house while armed with a hammer. | West Yorkshire Police/National World
51. Lynn Mann
“Compulsive shopper” Lynn Mann drained nearly £70,000 from dead people’s accounts while she worked for a Leeds care company. The 57-year-old, of Bellflower Close, Castleford, admitted fraud by abuse of position and was jailed for 32 months. Photo: West Yorkshire Police/National World
52. Joshua Mahoney/National World
Joshua Mahoney, 34, of Queen Street, Morley, downloaded more than 1,000 images and videos, some described as “the most vile images imaginable” including the abuse of a deceased infant. He was also found in possession of a “paedophile handbook”, a guide to avoid being caught out when downloading illegal images. He was jailed for 28 months. | West Yorkshire Police
53. Patrick O'Connor
Patrick O'Connor had only just been released from jail for violence against a woman when he bullied and attacked a new partner, beating her with a broom handle and a chunk of wood. He later punched and threatened another woman with a knife. The judge said there was "enjoyment and degradation" from O'Connor as he jailed him for more than nine years. | West Yorkshire Police/National World
54. Ermias Yawhanes
Ermias Yawhanes, 32, of Lascelles Road West, Harehills, was deemed a danger to the public and jailed for more than 15 years after admitting charges of rape, assault by penetration and theft of a phone. He targeted a teenage student in Banstead Park in Harehills, approaching her at a bus stop before talking her into going for a drink and plying her with booze. He bundled her into a taxi and took her to the park, where the horrific assault occurred. | West Yorkshire Police/Google