‘Sadistic’ murderer who strangled co-worker jailed as family condemn ‘evil monster’

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Ruthless” Ross McCullam, who had admitted manslaughter before his trial, was unanimously convicted at Leicester Crown Court on Monday of the “merciless” murder of “intelligent and popular” HR worker Megan Newborough. open image in gallery The family of Megan Newborough said their lives have been ‘ripped apart' During her victim impact statement Ms Newborough’s older sister Claire Newborough, addressing a weeping McCullam in the dock, told him: “I hope she haunts you.” Turning to McCullam, who was sitting crying to himself in the dock a few short yards across the courtroom Claire Newborough described him as the very “definition of a monster”. It’s an expectation we don’t think will ever leave us.” open image in gallery Megan Newborough McCullam had alleged he acted only after a loss of control which she had inadvertently triggered during oral sex. open image in gallery Ross McCullam being arrested at his home Speaking after the conviction, detective inspector Jenni Heggs, of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, described McCullam as a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” and believed he would have “gone on to kill again”.