GUILTY UK - Sarah Henshaw, 31, last seen at her home, Ilkeston, Derbys, 20 Jun 2023 *arrest*

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There were cries of “yes” from the packed public gallery when the foreman delivered the verdict while Hall remained emotionless in the dock, dressed in a black suit, white shirt and a black tie.

Adjourning the case so the prosecution can get victim impact statements, Mr Justice Coe said: “You have been found guilty of murder and the sentence is one of life but I have to set the minimum term which you will have to serve before you will be eligible to apply for parole. I will sentence you on Tuesday of next week and until then you will be remanded into custody.”

Man found guilty of murdering ex-partner and dumping body by M1

The 36-year-old dumped her body near the M1

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A KILLER who hatched a gruesome plot to pretend his ex was still alive as she lay dead in woodland is facing life in jail for murder.

Darren Hall, 36, used Sarah Henshaw's phone to text her friends and neighbours to say she had voluntarily left her home.

In reality, the mum-of-two was lying dead 20 miles away in a lay-by on the A617 near Chesterfield in Derbyshire.

Hall has now been convicted of murdering 31-year-old Sarah at her home in Ilkeston.

Derby Crown Court heard how the couple met in 2011 before breaking up six years later.

Although they reunited in 2022, the relationship was strained and Hall was violent towards Sarah.

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Hall was remanded into custody ahead of sentencing on Tuesday.

Man killed ex & dumped body before hatching plot to pretend she was still alive

A KILLER who hatched a gruesome plot to pretend his ex was still alive as she lay dead in woodland is facing life in jail for murder. Darren Hall, 36, used Sarah Henshaw’s phone to text her f…

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10:32MARTIN NAYLOR

Case called on​

The case has been called on and the public gallery is full inside courtroom one. The press and police officers have been moved to the jury box to accommodate the number of people wanting to be in the hearing. Hall is appearing over a video-link from HMP Nottingham due to an administrational issue at the court.

10:43MARTIN NAYLOR

'A ball of constant energy'​

Chelsea Henshaw, Sarah's little sister, has bravely read her own victim impact statement to the court on behalf of all of her brother's and sisters. In it she said: "Sarah was our big sister, a ball of constant energy and good vibes. She was taken from us in the most heartbreaking way and Darren Hall has caused us so much suffering. Our hearts are broken forever and our lives will never be the same again."

10:47MARTIN NAYLOR

'There's a sadness hanging over our family'​

Prosecutor Michelle Heeley KC has read out an impact statement made by Shirley Acton, Sarah's aunt. In it she said: "You always knew when Sarah entered the room because she bounced in, not walked in and life is so quiet without her. There's now a sadness hanging over our family."

Darren Hall learns fate for murder of Sarah Henshaw - updates

He killed her in Ilkeston then dumped her body in woodlands near the M1

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10:54MARTIN NAYLOR

'Dumped like a worthless piece of rubbish'​

Miss Helley has read out a third statement, this time made by Lorraine Henshaw, Sarah's mum. In it she said: "Sarah was my first born and I loved her. The worst day of my life was finding out she had died. Even now she has gone I still feel her spirit and I miss her laugh and her kisses on my cheek. Sarah's death has been a living nightmare for me and I wish I could wake up and she was still here. Not only did Darren Hall kill her, he dumped her like a worthless piece of rubbish. It was a monster that committed this evil, he did not love Sarah."

10:58MARTIN NAYLOR

'Sorrow for dumping the body'​

Andrew Vout KC, mitigating, said his client has shown 'genuine sorrow' for disposing Sarah's body after killing her.

11:01MARTIN NAYLOR

Sentence at 11.15am​

Mr Justice Goss has retired to consider his sentence. He said he will return at 11.15am.

Darren Hall learns fate for murder of Sarah Henshaw - updates

He killed her in Ilkeston then dumped her body in woodlands near the M1

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11:28MARTIN NAYLOR

Life with a minimum of 17 years​

Mr Justice Goss has handed Hall a life sentence with a miniumum term of 17 years until he is eligible to apply for parole. He said: "Sarah Henshaw was 31 years of age. She was loud, energetic, a fun-loving person with an infectious laugh. She was caring and loved her family and by your actions you have cut short the life of a much-loved person and her death has caused immense loss and the harm you have done and the suffering you have caused can never be undone by the sentence of this court. I cannot accept you have genuine remorse for killing her as you still protest you did nothing to hurt her (but) I accept there was no premeditation and no intent to kill but you clearly ignored her screams and used sufficient force to cause her death."

Darren Hall learns fate for murder of Sarah Henshaw - updates

He killed her in Ilkeston then dumped her body in woodlands near the M1

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Too soft.

 

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Too soft.

Agreed, 17 years min is nothing for what he did