Murderer who sent texts to victim's relatives pretending to be her in attempt to cover tracks jailed for at least 17 years

Sentencing McIlvenna at Belfast Crown Court, Mr Justice McFarland said Ms Morgan "suffered a devastating attack involving multiple blows, a collision with a hard surface - which was almost certainly the bedroom wall - hair loss and an element of asphyxiation".

Detective Superintendent Darren McCartney said Ms Morgan was murdered "in a senseless and shocking act of violence". 'This was an attack, in her own home, that took her life and changed the lives of others forever,' he said.

'Heartbreakingly, one of the little ones was found at the scene trying to comfort his mother's lifeless body. This is distressing beyond words.'

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