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Doncaster man Paul Cousans admits Kelli Bothwell stab murder

South Yorkshire Police Kelli Bothwell died from a stab wound, police have saidSouth Yorkshire Police
Kelli Bothwell suffered fatal stab wounds at a property in Sprotbrough in August

A man has admitted murdering a woman found stabbed to death in Doncaster.

Kelli Bothwell, 53, suffered fatal stab wounds at a property in Main Street, Sprotbrough, on 5 August, a post-mortem examination concluded.

At Sheffield Crown Court on Monday, Paul Cousans, 51, pleaded guilty to Ms Bothwell's murder.

Cousans, of Main Street, Sprotbrough, was remanded in custody and is expected to be sentenced at the same court on 31 January 2024.

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