Lincolnshire Police say they are committed to ensuring justice for Kristine

Police say they remain committed to ensuring ‘true justice’ is upheld for a mother who was killed by a man she allowed to stay at her property.

Kristine Sparane, 37,was found lying on a bed and covered in blood after police forced entry to her two storey rented flat in Winsover Road, Spalding, on the evening of 26 November last year.

Yesterday (Wednesday, May 21) a jury found that 64-year-old Brian Simpson, of no fixed abode, was responsible for her death following a trial of the fact after he was found to be unfit to plead due to his mental health.

The court was told that Kristine had suffered a number of blunt force injuries to her head and a severe skull fracture.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Jennifer Lovatt, of East Midlands Special Operations Unit, expressed gratitude to everyone who has supported the investigation throughout this process.

She said: “The outcome today is not about the individual who took Kristine’s life – my thoughts remain steadfastly with Kristine and her grieving family, who have endured unthinkable heartbreak and loss. Throughout this painful experience they have shown extraordinary courage and resilience.

“We remain committed to ensuring justice is upheld and will continue to closely monitor the defendant's progress and compliance. This vigilance reflects our dedication to safeguarding the community while seeking true justice for all involved.”

The court had previously concluded that the defendant was not competent to participate in criminal proceedings on the basis of reports from two forensic psychiatrists.

But a jury at Lincoln Crown Court took just 30 minutes to decide he was responsible for killing Ms Sparane.

A judge will now have to decide if Mr Simpson is detained in a secure psychiatric hospital for an unlimited period.

Simpson will continue to be assessed in hospital, and should he be found to have made sufficient recovery to participate in a criminal trial at a future date, and should he then plead not guilty, a normal trial for criminal proceedings would begin.