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Judge Paul Thomas KC said Ms Williams endured "unimaginable terror" in her final moments and condemned Battenbough for continuing his life "as though nothing had happened" in the days after. He added: "You were invited to Leanne Williams' flat... while you were there you subjected her to a prolonged, savage and merciless attack." Ms Williams' family say they were troubled that Battenbough had been released from custody before the attack despite his violent history, which included burglary, battery and possession of an offensive weapon. Her mother told the court: "Leanne was my only child and I am an only child. We only really had each other. "Since her death I have become a recluse. She was beautiful, she was strong and kind. "I trust we will be together some day."
