THIS is the moment a sick murderer who battered a woman to death in her own home is arrested.
Matthew Battenbough, 33, used a knife, scissors and frying pan in his on “vulnerable” animal lover Leanne Williams, 47.
Matthew Battenbough, 33, was arrested by South Wales Police for murder
Officers lead him into a police van
‘Vulnerable’ Leanne Williams, 47, was murdered by Battenbough, 34
Bodycam footage released by South Wales Police shows a shabby looking Battenbough being cuffed on a residential street.
Leanne was found dead in her own home on Gomer Road, on February 27.
Battenbough had tried to conceal her dead body under a pile of towels.
A post-mortem examination found she had died from “significant injuries” inflicted during the violent attack.
A heard that Leanne had been the subject of a “frightening, savage and continued attack.”
Battenbough pleaded guilty to the murder but has never explained why he killed Leanne.
The was told that the savage killing had involved “sexual conduct.”
Investigators were not able to determine whether this was consensual or not or whether Leanne was alive when it took place.
Battenbough was slapped with a life sentence for his vile crimes.
He learned in Crown Court on Friday that he would serve a minimum of 20 years and 114 days behind bars.
Handing down the sentence, Judge Paul Thomas KC said Leanne was “particularly vulnerable” as she suffered from drug and alcohol addiction.
Speaking after the sentence, Detective Inspector David Butt said: “The news of Leanne’s death was devastating to her family and to the wider communities of Townhill and Swansea.
“Matthew Battenbough’s actions took Leanne’s life, tore apart the lives of her family and also caused immense distress to his own family.
“We hope that this sentence offers some comfort to Leanne’s family and friends.
Battenbough’s mugshot after his arrest by South Wales Police
Battenbough arrives at Swansea Magistrates Court where he pleaded guilty to murder
“I would like to thank the community of Townhill for the way that they assisted and supported the during what was a very sad and difficult time.”
Leanne’s heartbroken family fondly remembered her as an animal lover.
Her grieving relatives added that the “beautiful, strong and kind” woman would be “missed dearly.”
The family said: “Leanne was beautiful, strong, and kind. She loved nature and animals and had a special connection to horses.
“She aspired to help others by giving them the opportunity to access specially-trained horses and ponies who were sensitive to mental health and other issues.
“She will be missed dearly.
“We would like to thank South for their continued support and the due diligence of the investigation team.”
