A welder visited two sex workers after raping and murdering his partner because she wanted to end their relationship, a court has been told.
Stephen Sexton is on trial at Winchester Crown Court charged with the rape, coercive control and murder of 37-year-old Joanna Derkacz at their home in Waterlooville, Hampshire.
Nicola Shannon KC, prosecuting, said that Mr Sexton was alleged to have murdered Ms Derkacz because she wanted him to leave their home.
