Christine Rawle found guilty of murdering ‘abusive’ husband in Devon

Hypnotherapist told the court she stabbed Ian, 72, after suffering years of physical and psychological torment

• Violence never far away in Christine and Ian Rawle's relationship

A woman has been jailed for life for murdering her abusive" husband of 27 years after stabbing him in the back as he pushed a barrow of horse manure at their Devon farm.

Christine Rawle, 70, a hypnotherapist and horse whisperer" lashed out at Ian Rawle, 72, after a row over a piece of land that she wanted to sell to pay for a private eye operation. She will serve at least 15 years and 153 days before being considered for parole.