‘a highly dangerous’ Man

The court was packed as Judge Williams told Stimpson: “You followed her to the gym that morning. You spent time in the gym and then you lay in wait for her in the car park, waiting until she got into her car so she was then trapped in the car when you got in and launched your attack.

“You intended to kill her. You were determined to punish her for finishing the relationship with you. You were seeking revenge.

“You have a narcissistic personality trait, and I am sure you are not suffering from a personality disorder, having heard the psychiatric evidence.

“You are supremely selfish and callous. You planned this killing.”

The judge described Molly as: “23, beautiful and intelligent.”

Although he had no previous convictions, Stimpson had a history of stalking one other girlfriend and a woman he went out with one evening.

“You are, on the evidence before me, a highly dangerous young man and you will pose a very considerable risk to women for a very considerable period in the future,” said the judge.

She added: “You cannot even be considered for parole until you have spent 26 years in prison. You may never be released. You may serve more than the minimum term. That will be a matter for the parole board.”