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Man jailed for murdering Ellen Marshall, who died two years after he set on fire

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Leigh Pateman doused Ellen Marshall and set her alight during an argument in April 2021 .

Ms Marshall suffered 80% full-thickness burns to her torso, face, and limbs which required skin grafts.

Pateman , 45 , was sentenced to 17 years and 10 months for grievous bodily harm with intent, but admitted murder last month .

He was jailed for a minimum term of 23 years and 145 days at Lincoln Crown Court .

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