Steven Francis, 59, has been jailed for life with a minimum of 28 years for the brutal murder of Louisa Hall, 43, in Leeds in October 2023. Hall suffered over 117 injuries in the attack. Francis's lies about their meeting quickly fell apart due to CCTV footage and witness testimony. He was also convicted of raping another woman in 2016. Police described Francis as a dangerous predator targeting vulnerable women. Hall's family expressed their devastation, while the rape survivor said the verdict brought her peace and encouraged other victims to come forward.