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‘Monster’ jailed for murdering ex-partner and dumping body in lay-by

A “monster” who murdered his ex-partner and dumped her body in a lay-by near the M1 has been jailed for a minimum of 17 years.

Darren Hall was jailed for life for killing Sarah Henshaw, 31, and driving her body 20 miles before dumping it in woodland near the lay-by on the westbound A617 near Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

Hall, 36, attacked Ms Henshaw during an argument at her home in Norman Street, Ilkeston, on June 20. Her body was not found until June 26.

He was found guilty of, which heard that bruising on Ms Henshaw’s neck was “about the width of a dressing gown cord”.

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