A man has been sentenced to serve a minimum of 22 years after killing his partner in an attack that a judge described as both cowardly and malicious.
Mark Keel, 33 years old, murdered Maxine Clark at her home in the Riddrie area of Glasgow, leaving her with more than 50 injuries.
The 36-year-old mother had a history of being assaulted by Keel, who has prior convictions for abuse from three different relationships.
He received a life sentence with a minimum term of 22 years after admitting to the murder at the High Court in Glasgow.
In his sentencing remarks, Lord Mulholland outlined the injuries sustained by Ms Clark, which included brain damage, severe bruising, fractures, and open wounds.
The judge told Keel: "What you did was cowardly, evil and the actions of a brute." Although Lord Mulholland cut the minimum jail-term from 24 years due to the guilty plea, he warned Keel that he might never been freed from prison.
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Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
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A man has been sentenced to serve a minimum of 22 years after killing his partner in an attack that a judge described as both cowardly and malicious. Mark Keel, 33 years old, murdered Maxine Clark at her home in the Riddrie area of Glasg...
Life or indeterminate sentence
22 years
He received a life sentence with a minimum term of 22 years after admitting to the murder at the High Court in Glasgow
