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Kimberley Deakin, 29, was fatally stabbed (Image: LinkedIn)
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A grief-stricken mum has told her torment after her baby girl was murdered by her jealous boyfriend. Davina Kirkland has spoken out after Lewis Crofts was jailed for life after stabbing her daughter, Kimberley Deakin, to death in a jealous rage.
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A murdering evil monster has been sentenced to life in prison after stabbing a young mum to death in a jealous rage.
Lewis Crofts, 30, repeatedly knifed Kimberley Deakin in the neck, breast and face after lying in wait at her Burslem home.
Her sister Brittany said: Not only have I lost my sister, I have lost my best friend She added: Losing Kim has ripped a huge chunk out of my heart. She said her sister was taken away by an evil monster . I have never had so much hate and anger towards one person but you Lewis Crofts make my blood boil, said Brittany Deakin. Ms Deakin s uncle Craig said: It is a tragic night and we will never learn the full truth. He told the court that the family s lives have changed forever and he will never forgive Crofts for what he did.