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Life for double jeopardy killer

Updated on 03 July 2009

By Keme Nzerem

Mario Celaire, who was prosecuted for a second time for killing his ex-girlfriend under new double jeopardy laws, is jailed for a minimum of 23 years. Keme Nzerem reports.

Mario Celaire

Celaire was convicted after the remarkable recovery and evidence of another woman he had attacked. Both victims' families were at the Old Bailey today to hear Celaire being handed a life sentence.

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