Double murderer receives whole life order for pregnant girlfriend's killing

Shaine March, a 48-year-old double murderer on life license, had his prison sentence upgraded to a whole life order on Thursday after judges at the Court of Appeal ruled that his original term was unduly lenient for killing his pregnant girlfriend in east London last summer.

March stabbed Alana Odysseos, 32, multiple times at her home on Lynmouth Road in Walthamstow on July 22, 2024. Ms. Odysseos, who was expecting her third child and had two young daughters, died at the scene despite efforts by police and paramedics. Witnesses heard the couple arguing earlier that night about her pregnancy, with Ms. Odysseos saying she did not want an abortion. She was found outside clutching her side, bleeding from wounds to her chest, stomach, pelvis, shoulders, buttocks, arms, thighs, and legs. At least five of the injuries were fatal, and the attack targeted her reproductive organs among other areas. Before fleeing, March recorded a voice note on his phone admitting to the killing and later discarded the device in a drain. Upon arrest, he confessed, telling officers, "I did it. I killed her," and showed no remorse.

The relationship, which lasted about four months, was marked by abuse. March...