January 30th 2025.
Steven Sansom and his partner Gemma Watts have pleaded guilty to a heinous crime - the murder of Sarah Mayhew, a mother of two. This double murderer, who went by the name Red Rum, has been sentenced to life in jail for his gruesome act. The details of this case are truly disturbing - from using power tools to dismember the victim's body, to scattering her remains in a London park.
It all began when Sarah, 38, went missing on March 8th in Sutton. After a thorough investigation, it was revealed that she had been lured to a party at Sansom's flat. Little did she know, this was all part of a sick plan to fulfill the couple's sadistic and sexual fantasies. In fact, messages between Sansom and Watts showed that they had no intention of leaving Sarah "in one piece."
The brutal attack took place in the kitchen and lounge, leaving the bedroom free for the clean-up. Sansom then disposed of Sarah's body in various locations throughout south London. Her arms, legs, and head were found in New Addington on April 2nd by a dog walker. More body parts were discovered in the River Wandle in Mitcham in May, about nine miles away from where the initial parts were found.
Sarah's mother, Angela, spoke of her heartbreak and how much she misses her daughter. She described Sarah as a beautiful and friendly person who had many friends since childhood. Angela now struggles to sleep at night, constantly reminded of the loss of her daughter. She misses the small moments they shared - making tea, chatting, and catching up.
Sarah's father, David, expressed his grief and questioned the motive behind the murder. He can't understand why someone would want to harm his daughter. He also sympathized with the families of Sansom and Watts, acknowledging that they too have been impacted by this tragedy. However, unlike them, they will have the opportunity to see their loved ones again.
This was not Sansom's first offense. In fact, he committed this gruesome act while on a life license for brutally stabbing a taxi driver on Christmas Eve in 1988. Sarah's father pointed out that no sentence could ever compare to the pain they have endured.
On November 25, 2024, Metro launched a year-long campaign called "This Is Not Right" to address the epidemic of violence against women. Throughout the year, they will share stories that shed light on the scale of this issue. With the help of their partners at Women's Aid, they aim to engage and empower their readers on this important issue.
Messages between Sansom and Watts revealed their twisted fantasies about killing and mutilating their victims. They even discussed eating human flesh. Sansom had previously sent a voice note about wanting to taste blood and seeing everyone as "meat." Watts also shared her disturbing thoughts about seeing dead babies and enjoying the sight of their broken limbs.
Just two days after Sarah's disappearance, Sansom took to Facebook under the alias Red Rum and posted a disturbing message about best friends being the ones who help you hide a dead body. These messages and their plan to have sex covered in blood after killing Sarah are evidence of the premeditated and sadistic nature of this murder.
Sansom was released from prison in 2019, having served 20 years for the murder of a taxi driver in 1988. He had slashed the driver's throat, leaving him to die on Christmas Eve. After the attack, Sansom callously mentioned that the victim's children would have to see their father in the hospital on Christmas. Despite being on a life license, Sansom and Watts carried out their plan to kill Sarah.
This case is a chilling reminder of the epidemic of violence against women. It is a tragedy that Sarah's two children, aged 12 and 15 at the time, lost their mother in such a horrific way. The impact of this crime on her family and friends is immeasurable. Let us all work together to bring an end to this senseless violence and protect the ones we love.
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