'Monster' jailed for murdering mother-of-three in Ipswich

'Monster' jailed for murdering mother-of-three in Ipswich

BBC News reporter George King covered the case of murderer Logan Burnett, who was sentenced to life in prison for killing his ex-partner Courtney Mitchell. Burnett, 27, will spend a minimum of 23 years and 173 days behind bars for the brutal attack that took place on Burrell Road in Ipswich, just days before Mitchell’s birthday. The court heard that Burnett, hailing from All Saints Road, Ipswich, had “formed a plan to murder” Mitchell due to his obsessive jealousy after she entered into a new relationship.

Judge Martyn Levett described the killing as a “personal execution” of Mitchell and emphasized Burnett’s dangerous nature. Burnett’s lawyer, Christopher Paxton, acknowledged the severity of the crime but highlighted Burnett’s long-standing mental health issues and his remorse over the incident. The prosecution painted a horrific picture of the attack, detailing how Burnett chased Mitchell, armed with two knives, before fatally stabbing her in a calculated and deliberate manner. Mitc

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