'A tragic case which left so many heartbroken'

A woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the murder of her partner in west Belfast in 2022

Julie Ann McIlwaine, of Hazel Close, Lagmore, stabbed James Joseph Crossley, 38, while he slept at her former home in Dunmurry on 2 March 2022.

The 34 year old had admitted killing Mr Crossley but denied his murder.

During the trial the court heard how the pair were in a relationship marred by domestic abuse and coercive control.

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