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Murderer tells police he’ll ‘miss Grand Theft Auto’ after admitting to killing ex-partner

Murderer tells police he’ll ‘miss Grand Theft Auto’ after admitting to killing ex-partner
  • Robert Richens, 35, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years and one month for the murder of his ex-partner, Rachael Vaughan.
  • Richens, from Oxford, pleaded guilty to one count of murder at Oxford Crown Court on Friday, 6 February.
  • He contacted police from his home last May, admitting he had 'accidentally killed someone'.
  • Despite efforts from officers and paramedics, 40-year-old Rachael Vaughan died at the scene.
  • During his arrest, Richens was recorded expressing concern about missing the release of the video game Grand Theft Auto 6.
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