In the police video, Boon hangs his head and sobs as an officer tells him he has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Ms Mortimer and Ella. After the attack, Boon changed his shoes, left the property and phoned his mother to tell her what he had done. In early 2018, Boon had an affair and Ms Mortimer told him she wanted a divorce in May. Ms Mortimer ran her own business, Sweet Beginnings, offering bespoke bridal gowns and wedding planning services. Mrs Justice May told Boon: "On the evening of May 27 this year, you murdered your wife Laura Boon and your 11-year-old stepdaughter Ella Dalby in an act of selfish rage and cruelty.

Source: Daily Mirror November 05, 2018 13:41 UTC