Show Notes
In January 2012 31 year old Sarah Laycock and her eight year old daughter Abigail were killed by Sarah’s partner John Miller in Garforth in Leeds. Their 4 year old daughter survived but was left alone with the bodies of her mother and sister for over 12 hours.
An abusive man with a history of controlling behaviour, Miller was arrested after the murders and convicted – but only of manslaughter. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2013 which means he might be free very soon.
This is the story of Sarah Laycock and her daughter Abigail.
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References Garforth murders: Pair named as mother and daughter - BBC News
Garforth killings: Sarah Laycock's parents 'devastated' at deaths - BBC News
Dad butchered Leeds family and spared ‘Aryan’ daughter
Girl left in house with bodies of mother and sister after father killed them | Crime | The Guardian
Axe man jailed for life after double killings
John Miller: Racist killed partner and daughter but spared ‘Aryan’ child | Metro News
Girl 'left with bodies in home' | London Evening Standard | The Standard
Garforth murder suspect John Miller arrested after row with paramedics - Birmingham Live
Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve, West Yorkshire - The RSPB
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