Robert Truscott, 48, of Lowther Close, Langham, was sentenced today (Wednesday, February 2) at Leicester Crown Court for 29 years for attempted murder, unlawful wounding and possession of a dangerous weapon.
In January last year he went to the home of Emma Wolfenden in Bullfinch Close, Oakham and stabbed her 10 times. He also caused injury to a 26-year-old man she had met on the dating website, Tinder
In June 2021, Emma sadly died at her home. Following a post mortem examination, it was found the cause of her death was not directly linked to the injuries caused by Truscott.
Emma was Truscott's third relationship victim. In 2001, he inflicted grievous bodily harm upon a woman and set fire to her home.
On release from prison, following that, he attempted strangling the same victim.
In 2017, when in a relationship with Emma's sister, Truscott had threatened to burn her home, took her possessions and smashed a window - and later assaulted her.
Judge Head told the defendant: "You pose a very serious danger to the life and physical well-being of women.
"You're emotionally unable to accept rejection and react to it with extreme violence.
"You present the clearest possible risk to women, of causing death or serious harm."
