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Neil Shaw

Daniel Boulton jailed for life for murdering ex-partner and her autistic son

Daniel Boulton has been jailed at Lincoln Crown Court for life with a minimum term of 40 years after murdering his ex-partner and her autistic son at their home in Louth, Lincolnshire, before leading police on a 24-hour manhunt.

Telling Daniel Boulton there was a possibility he may never be released, Mr Justice Pepperall told the killer: “I’m sure that you targeted DJ (Darren Henson) because of your hatred and you were motivated by his autism.

“I’m sure that you are a violent and very dangerous man, and you present an ongoing risk of further violence, and possibly even homicide.

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