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flag Tony Devenport was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his partner, Stephanie Blundell, in July 2025, after a trial found him guilty of severe abuse and neglect.

flag Tony Devenport, 57, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 22 years for the murder of his partner, Stephanie Blundell, 41, whose body was found on July 20, 2025, at their Chester home with over 100 injuries. flag A 16-day trial at Chester Crown Court ended in a guilty verdict after nearly four hours of jury deliberation, despite Devenport’s denials. flag The court heard of his controlling and coercive behavior, prior assaults, and failure to provide medical care for Blundell, who suffered from acute pancreatitis and ketoacidosis. flag Justice Karen Steyn described the abuse as severe and prolonged. flag The victim’s family praised law enforcement and the justice system, calling the verdict a measure of comfort after a devastating loss.

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