A man accused of killing his estranged wife with a table lamp has claimed he was defending himself "against abuse" in his home. Mark Donovan is on trial charged with murdering Elise Mason in Great ...

Elise Mason died after sustaining 70 separate injuries in an attack by ex-partner Mark Donovan, 39, at his home in Great Baddow on April 25, 2025. The mum-of-two was described as being "loved by ...

Mark Donovan, 40, had been on trial for the murder of Elise Mason, in Great Baddow, near Chelmsford, Essex, on 25 April 2023. Ms Mason was wearing her coat and shoes when her body was found by ...