What happened at the sentencing?

In his "profoundly shocking" account of the "grim discovery" of Ms. Chong's remains, Judge Marks detailed how Mitchell committed a number of frauds with the intent to steal from Ms. Chong's estate.

What happened at the sentencing?

The Old Bailey has concluded the sentencing hearing for Jemma Mitchell, the first murder case in England and Wales to have its sentencing broadcast. Here is a summary of what took place.

The 38-year-old was given a life sentence in jail with a minimum serving time of 34 years by Judge Richard Marks KC.

The court called Mitchell, who murdered her companion Mee Kuen Chong and left her beheaded body in Devon last year, "very devious."

In his "profoundly shocking" account of the "grim discovery" of Ms. Chong's remains, Judge Marks detailed how Mitchell committed a number of frauds with the intent to steal from Ms. Chong's estate.

He also said that Mitchell showed "no remorse and is in complete denial" about the crime.