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Murder trial mum-of-two in tears during police interviews

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The mother-of-two accused of murdering her boyfriend broke down on a number of occasions when she was interviewed by police following her arrest, a jury was told.

Michelle Mills, of Scalford, was detained at the cottage she shared with Eddie Miller, 20, after making a 999 call.

Later, when she was interviewed over three days, she admitted stabbing her boyfriend, telling officers she had been the victim of domestic violence at his hands.

In interviews read to the jury at Lincoln Crown Court yesterday, she was asked to explain the fact that Mr Miller had 24 knife injuries. Mills told officers: "I don't know. I only remember doing two. I was shocked. I can't remember doing that."

The jury heard Mills became upset and began to cry, telling officers: "I just wanted him to leave me alone."

She said she had been assaulted by Mr Miller earlier on the fatal night and on previous occasions.

Mills is alleged to have repeatedly stabbed her boyfriend after they returned to their home after a Bonfire Night party at the village pub.

A post-mortem examination showed Mr Miller had 24 knife wounds to his chest, abdomen, back and arms and he died as a result of stab wounds.

Mills (31), of King Street, Scalford, near Melton, denies murder on November 6. The jury has been told that she admits she was responsible for his death.

The trial continues.


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