Steven Sansom and Gemma Watts were sentenced for the brutal murder of Sarah Mayhew, whose body parts were scattered in London parks. Sansom received a Whole Life Order, while Watts was jailed for at least 29 years.
A double murder er who called himself Red Rum has been sentenced to life in prison for the killing and dismemberment of a mother of two. Steven Sansom, 45, and his partner Gemma Watts , 49, pleaded guilty to the murder of Sarah Mayhew , 38, who was last seen in Sutton on March 8. The couple planned the killing to fulfill their 'sadistic and sexual fantasies', with messages revealing their intention not to leave her 'in one piece'.
Sansom was given a Whole Life Order, meaning he will never be released, while Watts was jailed for at least 29 years as tears streamed down her face. They lured Sarah to a party at Sansom's flat before attacking her with a knife in the kitchen and lounge, leaving the bedroom available for the subsequent cleanup. Sansom disposed of her body in various locations throughout south London. Her arms, legs, and head were discovered in New Addington, Croydon, on April 2 by a dog walker. More body parts were later found around nine miles away in the River Wandle in Mitcham in May. Sarah Mayhew's remains were discovered in Rowdown Fields, South London, on March 8th. Among the many floral tributes and photos left near the scene, one card read: 'Always in our thoughts.' As more thoughts and messages were posted online, alongside a photo of Sarah as a child, there were many of her out with friends - a smile always on her face as they posed happily for the camera. Sarah's death has left 'a void' in the life of her family and many friends. Steven Sansom, 45, who had previously been convicted of murder in 1999, has admitted murdering Sarah and perverting the course of justice. His girlfriend Gemma Watts, 49, also pleaded guilty to murder and perverting the course of justice. Sarah was found with a shaved head, bruising to her skull, and her two small vertebrae in her voice box were broken. Her mum Angela said she is missed 'all the time' by her two children. She said: 'Since my daughter was murdered, I struggle to sleep most nights. She was a beautiful pretty girl who had lots of friends who were around from her childhood. 'I miss Sarah all the time, from her popping around, making a cup of tea, walking around the shop, having a general catch up and chit chat. Sansom committed the murder while on life license for slashing a taxi driver's throat on Christmas Eve in 1988. Gemma Watts, 48, fantasized about killing. Sarah's dad David said: 'Whatever sentence you receive, it will never compare to the pain you have caused us. It’s heart-breaking. 'I ask myself the same question all the time. That is: “Why? Why did you have to kill her?” 'I also feel for your families. You have destroyed their lives, but at least you will get the opportunity to see them again.
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