Man jailed for the murder of his partner at their home in Baildon last year
A man who murdered his partner at their home in Baildon been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 15 and a half years
Lauren Howe, 26 was found 100 yards from her home on Aire Way with serious injuries on 24 July 2022.
She was taken to hospital but died a short while later. She was assaulted in her home and left with significant injuries.
Charlie Booth, 27, of Tennis Way was arrested and charged with Lauren’s murder.
A jury found Booth guilty of Lauren’s murder after a trial at Bradford Crown Court yesterday (7 February).
Today (8 February) he was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 15 and a half years.
Lauren's family said: “On the weekend of the 23/24 July last year our lives changed forever following the actions of Charlie Booth.
“Losing Lauren in the way that we did was shocking and devastating for all of our family.
“Words seem so useless when trying to explain the extent of our loss. We are a close family and Lauren was at the heart of it. Her absence is huge loss. We are all left trying to adjust to our lives without her. But we know, we must carry on for the sake of her lovely children.
“Enduring the trial has been very difficult, it has been like losing Lauren all over again.
“We would like to thank everyone for their care and support as we continue our journey of grieving for Lauren.
“We will respect the findings of the Court, but no sentence will ever compensate us for Lauren’s life.
“We all now must try and move forward knowing that we have a lifetime ahead of us without Lauren, but she lives on in her two beautiful children who we will love and will cherish forever.”