Wayne Couzens, a former Metropolitan Police officer, is serving a whole-life sentence for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021.

Wayne Couzens, a former Metropolitan Police officer, is serving a whole-life sentence for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021. He used his position to falsely arrest her before killing her and disposing of her body. Couzens pleaded guilty and is imprisoned at HMP Frankland with no possibility of parole.

Crime: Sarah Everard was kidnapped on March 3, 2021, in London, raped, and murdered by Couzens, who used his police warrant card to trick her into his car.

Sentence: In September 2021, Couzens received a rare whole-life tariff, meaning he will never be released from prison.

Aftermath: The murder caused widespread outrage and led to significant scrutiny of the Metropolitan Police and issues regarding violence against women.

Further Convictions: Since his conviction, Couzens has been convicted of other offenses, including indecent exposure, and has been involved in legal challenges regarding his prison conditions