Lorraine Cox murderer sentenced to life in jail

The man found guilty of murdering Lorraine Cox in Exeter was sentenced to life imprisonment yesterday (Wed 7 April).

Azam Mangori, 23, also known as Christopher Mayer, will

serve a minimum of 20 years in jail.

He murdered Lorraine after taking her to his apartment as she was walking home alone on 1 September last year.

He kept the body for several days before dismembering it and trying to dispose of the remains in an alleyway and woodland.

He also used her SIM card and Facebook account to impersonate her and dupe her family and friends into thinking that she was still alive.

Judge Mr Justice Garnham said: "By your actions you ended the life of a bright, vivacious and intelligent young woman with her whole life ahead of her."

The judge then commended Devon and Cornwall Police's investigation into the murder, which involved over 230 staff, 1,800 exhibits, and 10,000 hours of CCTV.