London mother of two Emma Forrester was bludgeoned to death by her estranged husband Wayne Forrester in February 2008.Times Online: Facebook killer sentenced to life in prison (October 17, 2008)
In April 2009, 33-year-old police officer Jamie Filmer was awarded the Borough Commander's Commendation for his handling of the aftermath of Forrester's murder.Croydon Today: Police officer gets award for way he handled murder of Forestdale woman
The Murder
Days after the couple had separated, Wayne Forrester stabbed and slashed Emma Forrester to death with a meat cleaver and kitchen knife as she slept after discovering that she had designated herself as "single" on her Facebook page.Times Online: Facebook killer sentenced to life in prison (October 17, 2008) Wayne Forrester was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum sentence of 14 years for the murder.Times Online: Facebook killer sentenced to life in prison (October 17, 2008)
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Age
32-years-old
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Worked as a payroll administrator
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Lived in south London
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Killed by Wayne Forrester on February 18, 2008
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Wayne Forrester was reportedly intoxicated with cocaine and alcohol at time of murderITN: Facebook killer jailed for life (October 17, 2008)
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Murdered after husband realized she had changed Facebook status to "single"
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Couple had been married for 15 years at time of murder
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Hair allegedly ripped out of her hair, body bludgeoned and beaten
