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Shawn Adam Newton sentenced to 25 years over ‘body in the boot’ murder of Rebecca Jane Gascoigne
A Perth man found guilty of murdering his girlfriend after her body was found in the boot of a car has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
WARNING: This story contains graphic content that some readers may find upsetting.
Key points:
- Shawn Newton was convicted of the murder in September
- Rebecca Gascoigne’s last moments were described as “agonising, prolonged and terrifying”
- Justice Corboy said Newton had a “callous disregard for her suffering”
Shawn Adam Newton was convicted of the July 2017 murder of Rebecca Jane Gascoigne in September after he had tried to claim he was framed for the crime by corrupt police.
At his sentencing hearing today, Justice Michael Corboy said Newton had committed “brutal” and “horrific acts of violence” against…
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