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The mother of a woman murdered by her abusive ex -boyfriend said that the police had “played a role in her death” when a senior officer accepted opportunities to protect her, she was remembered.
26-year-old Mother-of-Three Courtney Mitchell was badly stabbed by Logan Burnett in Ipswich in the last summer after a long-term campaign.
47 -year -old Samantha Mitchell said that he believes that his “little girl would still be here” “the police did” do his work correctly “.
Police Conduct for the independent office (IOPC) found four Essex police officers “potentially violated standards”, but would not face any disciplinary action. The force said that changes were made to improve the support of domestic misconduct victims.
Ms. Mitchell did not describe the decision as much as the “slap on the wrist”.
“The authorities did not kill him, but he played his role in his death,” he said.
“They can go home in their beloved homes, but my daughter paid the final price and is always in the cold, harsh ground, so there is no justice.
“She was always disappointed throughout his life and I will not disappoint her in my death – she will get the justice she deserves.”
Burnett, 27, East All Sants Road, Ipswich, Was in jail for a minimum of 23 years in February,
The Ipswich Crown Court heard, a drug dealer with a long list of previous convicts, she heard Miss Mitchell in an attack “inspired by passionate jealousy” “executed” in an attack, the Ipswich Crown Court.
Miss Mitchell and Burnett from the beginning of 2024 to the end of July last year, when she moved from Ipswich to Cololecster.
Burnett was banned from communicating with Miss Mitchell or going to her house, was first arrested and bail was granted by the Safok police to threaten to kill her.
He flooded his house in Cololecster, he broke his TV, left the stabbing marks on his bed, spoke his clothes and argged about his plans to kill him.
Her family said that she had expressed concern with both Safok and Essex forces in the weeks before her assassination, which included the days of her death, but their arguments were ignored for help.
Asked by the BBC for the result of his investigation into both forces, IOPC said that in July last year, Essex police officer failed to attend the house of Miss Mitchell, when after a report of a domestic attack, when the barnet was still present, was believed to be.
They also failed to complete the domestic misconduct security scheme.
It was also alleged that a “unprofessional and discouraged” call handler failed to check Miss Mitchell’s sister and father to check after a call six days ago.
“We found that there was a case for four persons of Essex to respond to misconduct for four persons of Essex,” IOPC spokesman said.
“We determined that possible violations for all individuals could be dealt with through the reflective practice review process rather than disciplinary action.
“We have identified possible areas of learning in terms of their reaction to domestic misconduct events and we will contact them to progress them.
“Our final report has been shared to assist in the inquiry proceedings with HM Koronor.”
There was an inquiry about Miss Mitchell’s death earlier Opened in October And Stopped in AprilSo far a complete hearing is pending on the scheduled date.
Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper, assistant chief constable of Essex Police, said: “We recognize that security opportunities were remembered.
“We have made changes in our working procedures that improve our communication with other forces where the afflicted forces run between the areas.”
He offered to discuss the family concerns directly with him.
“We are improving how we support victims and collars every day to ensure that crimes are quickly identified and the correct help is given for the first time,” he said.
“We provide our deep condolences to all that continue to live with his disadvantage.”
A spokesman for the Safok police said that the force’s views remain with Miss Mitchell’s family.
“We have worked closely with IOPC throughout the investigation and will continue to do so.
“We are waiting for the last areas of learning from IOPC and will be reviewed to identify the most appropriate ways to learn from recommendations.”
Miss Mitchell was declared dead at Ipswich Hospital.
“When the doctor told me that she had died, I remember seeing my daughter [Charleigh] Falling on his knees, his father flipped the table, my son’s color drain, and my body went into shock, “said Ms. Michelle.
“My whole body was just dry and it was the worst feeling of my life. But even though she left, I just needed to know that I was there.”
29 -year -old Charleg Mitchell said that it is not easier than coming with the death of his sister.
“These are little things that can trigger you. Even cutting a piece of fruit with a knife or looking at the blood can be triggered; just normal, worldly things,” he said.
“We will never accept whether she has gone or the way she went, but we are hoping that we can find moments of happiness.”
According to the domestic homeside project, between April 2020 and March 2024, there were 1,012 domestic misconduct related deaths in England and Wales.
About three-fourths of all the victims were women and about half of deaths were recorded as domestic assassinations, most of which were performed by a current or former-partner.
“No, [women who report domestic violence aren’t taken seriously],
“This may not happen, and some need to be replaced.”
Catherine Ahluwalia of Domestic misconduct Charity restored women’s assistance, in acquitted St. Edmunds, Safok said: “Every week women are dying and it is shocking and really sad that the figures are not coming down – it does not seem that it is getting better.
“If any survivor or suffering comes in a domestic abuse service, they will be considered, but it is heartbreaking and your heart goes out for that victim’s family and friends because their worst dream has come true.”
- Details of support for domestic misconduct are available in the UK BBC Action Line,