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A self-confessed psychopath who murdered his neighbour because he 'didn't like her' must serve a minimum of 30 years before he can be considered for release.
David Mottram, 47, killed Samantha Heap at Mount Pleasant supported living accommodation in Congleton, Cheshire, on March 2.
Chester Crown Court heard Mottram carried out the 'cold-blooded and premeditated murder' after taking a plastic flex to her flat and using it to strangle her.
David Mottram, 47, killed Samantha Heap at a supported living accommodation in Congleton, Cheshire, on March 2.
After the murder, Mottram sat in Miss Heap's flat and watched television - later saying that killing her gave him a high
He also took a knife from her kitchen and used it to inflict 14 sharp force injuries including three stab wounds - to her face, cheek and back.
Miss Heap, 45, suffered nine fractured ribs and more than 60 injuries on her body.
The court heard Miss Heap, who was independent but was unsteady on her feet, had ordered a takeaway which was delivered before 5pm.
Shortly after that Mottram, who lived in the
