Man admits killing University of Plymouth lecturer
Paul Antony Butler has pleaded guilty at Plymouth Crown Court to the murder of university lecturer Claire Chick, 48.Butler, 53, of Stangray Avenue, Plymouth, also admitted one charge of possession of a bladed article.
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