A jealous and paranoid ex-boyfriend has been jailed for life for the "remorseless" murder of a mother-of-two. Michael Cope, 28, strangled and beat Linzi Ashton, who suffered 108 separate injuries in an hour-long attack.
A jealous and paranoid ex-boyfriend has been jailed for life for the "remorseless" murder of a mother-of-two.
Michael Cope, 28, strangled and beat Linzi Ashton, who suffered 108 separate injuries in an hour-long attack at her home before going on the run, Manchester Crown Court heard.
Around 40 members of her family and friends wept as the court was told of the injuries she suffered while being beaten and strangled to death.
Cope, from Salford, admitted murder and three counts of assault yesterday. A single charge of rape was ordered to lie on file.
He was told he must serve a minimum of 27 years before being considered for parole.
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