Hope Rowe, aged 33, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Charlotte Lawlor, 31, during a children's birthday party in Stepney Green. Rowe stabbed Lawlor following an argument in front of attendees, including children. She was aided by her partner, Leigh Holder, in fleeing the scene and disposing of the murder weapon. The police retrieved a voicemail where Rowe expressed approval of her actions. Rowe later surrendered to police and claimed a temporary loss of control, while the police condemned the couple's behavior as despicable, affirming that justice would be pursued.
Hope Rowe, 33, was jailed for life for the murder of Charlotte Lawlor, 31, at a children's birthday party in Stepney Green after an argument.
Rowe was given a minimum term of 23 years, assisted by partner Leigh Holder to flee the scene and dispose of the knife.
Witnesses reported seeing Rowe drive away with Holder after the attack, and armed police later found Holder who claimed he had no knowledge of her whereabouts.
Rowe turned herself in at Bethnal Green Police Station and claimed her actions were due to a momentary loss of control.
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