Man found walking alone down motorway reveals to officers his ‘evil’ secret

Norbert Maiksner, who has been convicted following a trial at Portsmouth Crown Court(Pictures: CPS/PA Wire) A Polish man who suffocated his girlfriend by wrapping tape across her mouth and nose has been jailed. Norbert Maiksner, 49, was found by officers wandering alone on the hard shoulder of the M40 early in the morning of April 17 last year. Hours before, he had killed his girlfriend 45-year-old Frances Obiefuleh at their home in Havant, Hampshire. Maiksner told the officer that they should call the police because he had killed his girlfriend. Meanwhile, DNA analysis revealed the victim had tried to defend herself but she was overpowered by Maiksner. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens. Paul Cavin KC, prosecuting at Portsmouth Crown Court, described Ms Obiefuleh’s final moments as she fought for her life. Mr Cavin said that the defendant also had scratches to his chest and back, and added: ‘The likely and frankly terrible conclusion is that they were inflicted by Frances with her fingers and fingernails during the attack by the defendant in her last moments as she struggled to stay alive.’ A post-mortem examination revealed that Ms Obiefuleh died of smothering with injuries caused by compression of the neck and chest. A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said that Maiksner had not attended the trial and it had gone ahead in his absence. The force spokesman said: ‘During his trial, the court heard that Maiksner had told officers that he had killed Frances and stated that it was all a dream and that he wanted to wake up.’ Ms Obiefuleh had previously started talking to someone whom she met on a dating app. She had confided in him that Maiksner was sometimes verbally abusive, which, unlike physical violence, leaves no visible injuries – but can intimidate and psychologically harm victims over time. During police interviews, Maiksner refused to answer questions about his partner’s death – but he had previously admitted to a Highways officer what he had done. DS Heather Kenwright said: ‘I am glad to see Maiksner face a life behind bars for committing the most heinous and evil of acts, it is what he deserves for taking the life of an innocent woman. ‘He has caused such unthinkable suffering to both Frances in the last moments of her life, and to her family, who have had their loved one taken from them so brutally and must now try to rebuild their lives without her. ‘My thoughts remain with Frances’s family, and whilst no sentence can ever truly bring them justice for the tragic loss of Frances’s life, I hope it brings them some semblance of closure to know that Maiksner is now facing the consequences of his abhorrent actions.’ Paying tribute to Ms Obiefuleh, her family said in a statement released through police: ‘Frances was kind, intelligent, and resourceful – a caring and deeply loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. ‘She was a devoted mother and beautiful in every sense of the word. Influencer caught smuggling £150,000 of cannabis back from Thailand Belongings 'burned outside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former royal home' 'Nightmare' Barbie Dream Fest goes down like a lead balloon ‘Someone we love has been cruelly taken from us, and it has changed our lives forever. ‘We have lost a truly beautiful soul. ‘Her bright light has been cruelly dimmed, and we are left shaken, heartbroken, and still trying to process the grief and shock of losing Frances.’ Maiksner was jailed for life to serve a minimum of 24 years. Arrow MORE: Skeletor dealer unmasked as teenager importing weapons to his parent’s home Arrow MORE: Thieves steal £8,000,000 worth of paintings in just three minutes Arrow MORE: Travelodge investigates reports that strangers are being given access to rooms Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source Breaking News Never miss the biggest stories with breaking news alerts in your inbox.

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