"The intense grief of losing James and learning in the court of the verbal, psychological and physical abuse is utterly unimaginable. The lack of humanity shown after his brutal final fatal attack is imprinted on my mind and will haunt me for the remainder of my days. I am grateful to all concerned who heard James's voice in the dark and believed him. The pain of intense loss may fade after time, but the sadness will always be there."
"This case serves as a reminder that domestic abuse can affect anyone, including men."
"No-one should feel ashamed to seek help."
A woman received a life sentence with a minimum term of 15 years after murdering her partner in a hotel room in Clacton-on-Sea. James Self, 47, died six weeks after a sustained attack by Polly Murphy on 8 November 2023. Murphy, 42, of Highgate, London, was found guilty and sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court. Murphy waited 18 hours before calling an ambulance and initially told responders Self might have a broken leg. Text messages shown to the jury demonstrated attempts to control Self. Investigators spent two years on the case, and Self's mother described profound grief and lasting sadness.
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