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flag Polly Murphy convicted of murdering James Self, 42, after a brutal assault at a Clacton hotel in November 2023.

flag Polly Murphy, 42, was convicted of murdering James Self, a man with liver disease, after a three-day assault in November 2023 at a Clacton hotel. flag The jury found that repeated physical abuse—including punching, stamping, and head trauma—worsened his health, leading to multi-organ failure and death in December. flag Prosecutors upgraded the charge from grievous bodily harm to murder in March 2024, citing threatening texts and evidence of prior injuries. flag Murphy denied the charges, arguing Self’s pre-existing conditions and possible memory issues from liver disease affected his reliability. flag The nearly two-month trial faced delays due to legal changes. flag Sentencing is set for February 4, 2026. flag Authorities highlighted that domestic abuse affects all genders and urged victims to seek help.

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