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Polly Murphy convicted of murdering her abusive partner, James Self, in a 2023 hotel attack.
Polly Murphy, 47, was convicted of murdering her partner James Self, 47, after a sustained campaign of abuse that culminated in a violent assault at a Clacton-on-Sea hotel in November 2023.
Self died on December 21, 2023, from injuries including fractured ribs and facial bruises, which worsened his pre-existing liver disease and led to multi-organ failure.
Prosecutors cited text messages showing threats and evidence of ongoing abuse, while Murphy denied the charges, claiming Self’s injuries were pre-existing.
The jury reached a unanimous verdict after 14 hours and 26 minutes of deliberation.
Murphy, originally charged with grievous bodily harm, was upgraded to murder in March 2024.
She is set to be sentenced on February 4, 2026.
Polly Murphy condenada por asesinar a su compañero abusivo, James Self, en un ataque a un hotel en 2023.