Kevin Mannion, 45, stabbed Elinor O'Brien, 22, after she questioned him about seeing other women
A violent MMA fan murdered his girlfriend after treating her like a punchbag during their eight-month relationship. Kevin Mannion, who had a horrific history of violence, stabbed 22-year-old Elinor O'Brien after she questioned him about seeing other women.
It was reported the victim had complained to police previously about being domestically abused, but was too scared to give Mannion's name. After the brutal attack, Manion called 999 and claimed she had been accidentally "pierced" by "something in her belongings" when he had thrown her bags at her during an argument.
When questioned by friends and family about injuries she'd suffered at Mannion's hand, Miss O'Brien invented a violent ex-boyfriend to try and explain away the black eyes and bruises. She used a false name at hospital, and was petrified at the thought of being seen with police and labelled a "grass".
But a jury saw through his lies and found him guilty of murder; wounding with intent; and coercive or controlling behaviour. Mannion showed no emotion as the jury returned its unanimous verdicts after a day of deliberation.
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