Man who killed model and tried to murder girl, 8, before dumping body is detained
The court was told Byrne was "completely and utterly delusional" at the time of killing Christina and believed she was an "imposter".The court was told Christina died from a stab wound to the front of the chest which "went through the heart".
Christina is said to have come to the UK from the Philippines three years before her death to give her daughter a better life.One friend said: "She was lovely and amazing. She was a strong woman and very well liked." Former neighbour Bryn Ruff added: "She was a delightful, polite, charming girl and I am heartbroken to hear this, absolutely gutted.
"She was so helpful. Once I locked myself out of the house and Christina let me use her phone to call a locksmith.
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