![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/axe-killer-jailed-for-32-years-for-murder-of-mum-of-two-he-buried-in-forest/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1_Andrew-Burfield-court-case.jpg&description=Andrew Burfield, 51, changed his plea yesterday to admit to the murder of ex-girlfriend Katie Kenyon who he killed with an axe before burying her body in a shallow graveAndrew Burfield, 51, plead guilty on the third day of his trial A murderer who slaughtered his ex-girlfriend with an axe and then buried her body in a makeshift grave has been jailed for at least 32 years. Andrew Burfield took Katie Kenyon for what would be her final meal at McDonald's before driving her to a forest where he'd already dug her grave. The 51-year-old spectacularly changed his plea to admit to the murder of Ms Kenyon, 33, on the third day of his trial. He was re-arraigned on the charge yesterday before the jury formally found him guilty. Burfield was then sentenced to life in prison today, with a minimum of 32 years. Mr Justice Goose described him as "highly dangerous" and having "carried out a planned and savage attack". He added the defendant had been "manipulative and controlling" during his relationship when his victim was "vulnerable". Preston Crown Court had heard he killed Ms Kenyon on April 22 and buried her in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire. In an effort to cover his tracks, Burfield messaged himself and his victim's children off her phone, the jury was told. He then reportedly used his own phone to send Ms Kenyon voice notes, begging for her to call him. Katie Kenyon, 33, was murdered by her ex ( Lancashire Constabulary / SWNS) Katie's body was found in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, in April ( PA) The evil killer used the same phone his victim had messaged her mum with just weeks before, when she had said she feared for her life. However, on the morning of her death, Ms Kenyon had sent her killer a message saying she was "ready and excited for a new chapter". Burfield told police he had accidentally killed his ex when he threw an axe at a tree. Opening the trial on Monday at Preston Crown Court, David McLachlan KC, prosecuting, said Burfield was arrested following Ms K){kind=link}
Andrew Burfield, 51, changed his plea yesterday to admit to the murder of ex-girlfriend Katie Kenyon who he killed with an axe before burying her body in a shallow grave
A murderer who slaughtered his ex-girlfriend with an axe and then buried her body in a makeshift grave has been jailed for at least 32 years.
Andrew Burfield took Katie Kenyon for what would be her final meal at McDonald’s before driving her to a forest where he’d already dug her grave.
The 51-year-old spectacularly changed his plea to admit to the murder of Ms Kenyon, 33, on the third day of his trial.
He was re-arraigned on the charge yesterday before the jury formally found him guilty.