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Jonathan Cresswell was a dangerous and violent man, particularly to women. He manipulated his many girlfriends using coercive control and physically assaulted them if they didn't do as he wished. In August 2020 he raped and murdered showjumper Katie Simpson, the sister of his partner and the aunt of his two children. He attempted to cover up the murder and pretended he had found her hanging from the landing in their shared home, and he very nearly got away with it.

A young woman named Joanne once resided in Hamilton, a town. She was bright and brimming with hopes and goals, but destiny had other plans. Lucy was forced into a relationship with Henry, who initially seemed charming and caring.As their connection developed, Henry's true self started to show. Through subtle manipulation, he isolated Joanne from her friends and family. He exploited her fears and lowered her self-esteem over time. She began to feel trapped and suffocated by his control because his words turned into weapons that eroded her confidence.