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In February 2011, 45 year old Lorna Smith was murdered in Brixton, South London, by her ex partner Clifford Mills. In a case that sparked a new stalking law being introduced, Mills had been stalking Lorna over the internet using a fake profile and calling himself Charlie Manning. Mills stabbed Lorna and slit her throat before handing himself in and claiming his alter ego Stan had killed Lorna, a reference to Stan Laurel Who Mills was obsessed with. Mills tries to claim diminished responsibility but police discover he plotted the murder on internet forums and researched ways in which to kill Lorna. With emotional and powerful testimony from Lorna's daughter and family, we discover how this murder affected those who loved her, And we learn how Louise has drawn on the love of her children to get through. With expert analysis from Forensic psychologist Dr Keri Nixon and psychologist Emma Kenny, who gives us an insight into the mind of Mills, We uncover a tragic story which culminated in a horrific murder.. Subscribe to True Lives: https://bit.ly/3dBMxvl This film was first broadcast: 06 Nov 2013 Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OurStoriesChannel Watch More Documentaries True Lives - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk Taste - https://bit.ly/3OZoDcV Our Life brings you fascinating stories of social interest from around the world. You can discover award winning documentaries, films and groundbreaking reports that capture the complexities of our daily life, with stories that will entertain, inspire and inform. Content distributed by ITV Studios. #documentary #crime #truecrimetales #crimelife #police #truecrimeseries #truelives
