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Paedophile jailed for murdering woman with screwdrivers | Paedophile jailed for murdering woman with screwdrivers |
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Mckyla Taylor's family said she had a "smile that would light up the room" | Mckyla Taylor's family said she had a "smile that would light up the room" |
A convicted paedophile who murdered a mother by repeatedly stabbing her with screwdrivers has been jailed for life. | A convicted paedophile who murdered a mother by repeatedly stabbing her with screwdrivers has been jailed for life. |
Mckyla Taylor, 27, was found at a flat in Lowtown Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, on 16 August 2022. | Mckyla Taylor, 27, was found at a flat in Lowtown Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, on 16 August 2022. |
David Jackson, 67, inflicted 199 wounds on Ms Taylor, who he knew, and then left her body under a duvet, Nottinghamshire Police said. | David Jackson, 67, inflicted 199 wounds on Ms Taylor, who he knew, and then left her body under a duvet, Nottinghamshire Police said. |
At Nottingham Crown Court, Jackson, who admitted murder, was sentenced to a minimum of 17 years behind bars. | At Nottingham Crown Court, Jackson, who admitted murder, was sentenced to a minimum of 17 years behind bars. |
David Jackson had previous convictions for sexual abuse and exploitation of children | David Jackson had previous convictions for sexual abuse and exploitation of children |
Jackson had a series of convictions for sexual abuse and exploitation of children, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. | Jackson had a series of convictions for sexual abuse and exploitation of children, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. |
It added Jackson had been exploiting the "vulnerable" Ms Taylor for some time, including punching her to the head in the street when she was heavily pregnant. | It added Jackson had been exploiting the "vulnerable" Ms Taylor for some time, including punching her to the head in the street when she was heavily pregnant. |
The pair had met up during the day on 15 August. | The pair had met up during the day on 15 August. |
Jackson, the CPS said, had been taking crack cocaine when the two went back to his flat to pick up some money because he wanted to find more drugs. | Jackson, the CPS said, had been taking crack cocaine when the two went back to his flat to pick up some money because he wanted to find more drugs. |
Police went to Lowtown Street after concerns were raised by Ms Taylor's friends and family. | Police went to Lowtown Street after concerns were raised by Ms Taylor's friends and family. |
Officers found Ms Taylor's body on the floor under a duvet, with weights and bicycles placed on top. | Officers found Ms Taylor's body on the floor under a duvet, with weights and bicycles placed on top. |
Jackson came back to the property and told an officer he had killed someone inside | Jackson came back to the property and told an officer he had killed someone inside |
Jackson returned to the scene a few hours later, asking if he could get a jumper from his flat. | Jackson returned to the scene a few hours later, asking if he could get a jumper from his flat. |
He then told an officer that he had killed someone upstairs, police said. | He then told an officer that he had killed someone upstairs, police said. |
Ms Taylor's mother, Emma Sentence, 45, paid tribute to her daughter. | Ms Taylor's mother, Emma Sentence, 45, paid tribute to her daughter. |
She said: "Mckyla wasn't just my daughter, she was my best friend. She was always there for me and stood by me. | She said: "Mckyla wasn't just my daughter, she was my best friend. She was always there for me and stood by me. |
"Mckyla had a smile that would light up the room and a contagious laugh. She was just a fun-loving girl." | "Mckyla had a smile that would light up the room and a contagious laugh. She was just a fun-loving girl." |
Det Ch Insp Clare Dean said: "Mckyla was a young woman who was loved and adored by her family and many friends. | Det Ch Insp Clare Dean said: "Mckyla was a young woman who was loved and adored by her family and many friends. |
"Her life was taken away from her in the most brutal fashion by David Jackson, who has shown very little remorse and would not give any account in interview." | "Her life was taken away from her in the most brutal fashion by David Jackson, who has shown very little remorse and would not give any account in interview." |
Ms Taylor's brother, Callum, 26, will now be looking after her one-year-old daughter in the same house that Ms Taylor grew up in. | |
"Mckyla had always wanted to be a mum and was so thrilled when she found out she was pregnant. I just want to do my best to bring up her daughter and give her a normal, loving life," the 26-year-old said. | |
"It is like a part of Mckyla is coming home." | |
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