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In May 2018 Laura Mortimer and her 11 year old daughter Ella Dalby were killed by husband and step-father Christopher Boon. Before she was killed Laura had asked Boon to leave their marriage as she was sick of his violence and abuse but he turned on her and his step-daughter. With a history of abuse investigations found that he could have been stopped and Laura and Ella could have been saved. 

This is the story of Laura Mortimer and Ella Dalby.  

Information and support 

·       Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans 

·       National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 

·       Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA 

·       Women’s Aid www.womensaid.org.uk  

·       Mental health support USA I'm looking for mental health help for myself | Mental Health America (mhanational.org) 

·       Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org) 

References 

Clare Laxton is fundraising for Women's Aid Federation Of England (justgiving.com)

Domestic Homicide Review into Laura and Ella’s deaths 6391e6c75721054a8ae26e50 (homeoffice.gov.uk)

A timeline of the night Laura Mortimer and Ella Dalby were murdered by Christopher Boon - Gloucestershire Live

Who is Christopher Boon? All we know about the man who murdered Laura Mortimer and Ella Dalby - Gloucestershire Live

Police refusal to provide details about daughter’s abuser partner under Clare’s Law contributed to murder, mother claims | The Independent

Tribute to Ella Dalby: Barnwood Park head speaks of deep sadness at death of pupil who loved to dance - Gloucestershire Live

Mum Laura Mortimer and daughter Ella Dalby's unbreakable bond honoured by mourners at their joint funeral - Gloucestershire Live

Full report from Bristol Crown Court as Christopher Boon begins life sentence for murdering his wife and stepdaughter - Gloucestershire Live

Domestic Violence Disclosure Schemes policy brief.pdf (uclan.ac.uk)

Credits 

Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton 

Produced by: Clare Laxton  

Killer in the family podcast (buzzsprout.com)

Music by Tom Box and from Pixabay. 

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