Convicted Killer Steven Sansom Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Sadistic Murder

Sansom, previously convicted of murder, and partner Gemma Watts dismembered victim Sarah Mayhew in a planned act of violence.

Steven Sansom, 45, and Gemma Watts, 49, were sentenced for the murder of Sarah Mayhew, 38, whose dismembered body was found in South London in 2024.
The killing was premeditated and fueled by the couple's sadistic and sexual fantasies, as revealed through disturbing messages exchanged prior to the crime.
Sansom, who had been released on life license after a 1999 murder conviction, was given a Whole Life Order, ensuring he will never leave prison.
Watts received a life sentence with a minimum term of 30 years, after which she will remain on life license if released.
Mayhew's family described her as a loving mother of two, with her parents expressing heartbreak over the loss and the horrific nature of her death.