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Wayne Couzens is a former British police officer who is serving a whole-life prison sentence for the March 2021 abduction, rape, and murder of Sarah Everard in London. His case sparked national outrage, deeply damaged public trust in UK policing, and initiated intense debate surrounding women's safety.
The Murder of Sarah Everard: On 3 March 2021, Couzens—who was a serving officer with the Metropolitan Police Service—falsely arrested 33-year-old Sarah Everard as she walked home in South London, using his warrant card and handcuffs under the guise of enforcing COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. He then drove her to Kent, where he raped and strangled her before burning and hiding her remains.Indecent Exposure: Following his murder conviction, Couzens was also prosecuted for multiple prior incidents of indecent exposure dating between 2015 and 2021. In March 2023, he received an additional 19-month prison sentence for these offences.
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