'Truly despicable' man who murdered his step-daughter at her university halls jailed for life

Manchester Evening News - Oct 23, 2026

'He should have respected and loved Carla as his own child. He completely abused that trust, harbouring a perverted infatuation with her, before ultimately killing her'

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