The grief-stricken daughters of Rita Ellul, who was found murdered in a Gozo apartment last week, said on Thursday they wanted to see their mother’s killer “spend the rest of his life behind bars". Ellul, 47, was found dead in Għajnsielem last Saturday and her partner, 30-year-old Lawrence Abina, was charged with her murder on Tuesday. He allegedly strangled her with a duvet. This was the second murder this year, following the rape and killing of Polish woman Paulina Dembska, 29, on January 2. A vigil in honour of Ellul was held on Thursday evening. Her daughters Georgina and Jessica addressed the dozens of people who turned up to mourn their mother in an emotionally charged event. Participants left candles and flowers outside the parliament building in Valletta. “For me, 30 years is not enough, I want him to spend the rest of his life behind bars, because he took my mother away forever," 26-year-old Jessica told mourners. “I want real justice.” One of Rita Ellul's daughters addressing the gathering outside parliament. She also appealed to women who may be in abusive relationships to seek help and remove themselves from dangerous situations. “Speak up for yourselves, because...
