Almost childlike mistakes made by this would-be serial killer'
Mr Pratt concedes that Jenkinson told a psychiatrist that she 'enjoyed' her part in the murder, but questions whether the case can be considered as sadistic under the law.
He says he acknowledges the 'ferocity' of the attack and the 'substantial element of premeditation'.
But he says there were 'extraordinary, and
almost childlike mistakes made by this would-be serial killer'.
He said he acknowledges the murder was committed in a public area populated by dog walkers.
Mr Pratt says the 999 call made by a dog walker which was played at the trial will 'linger, I'm sure', in the memories of many'
Brianna had no idea Jenkinson had secretly been plotting to kill her, with her friend Ratcliffe
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I know they have to use whatever they can - but really - childlike mistakes - that's mitigation ?