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A care assistant who murdered a 79-year-old dementia patient at a Cheshire care home by setting fire to her bed has been jailed for life.A care assistant who murdered a 79-year-old dementia patient at a Cheshire care home by setting fire to her bed has been jailed for life.
Christopher Bowyer, 25, used a lighter to set fire to Mary Bennett's quilt at the Clayton Manor Care Home, Congleton, in August 2008.Christopher Bowyer, 25, used a lighter to set fire to Mary Bennett's quilt at the Clayton Manor Care Home, Congleton, in August 2008.
Mrs Justice Dobbs, sentencing at Chester Crown Court, described him as a "danger to society".Mrs Justice Dobbs, sentencing at Chester Crown Court, described him as a "danger to society".
He was ordered to serve a minimum of 27 years before parole.He was ordered to serve a minimum of 27 years before parole.
Bowyer, of Antrobus Street, Congleton, was convicted of murder and arson with intent to endanger life on Thursday. He had denied the charges.Bowyer, of Antrobus Street, Congleton, was convicted of murder and arson with intent to endanger life on Thursday. He had denied the charges.
You will remain in prison until you are no longer a danger to society Mrs Justice DobbsYou will remain in prison until you are no longer a danger to society Mrs Justice Dobbs
The judge told Bowyer he showed "no remorse, emotion or concern" in the aftermath of the fire.The judge told Bowyer he showed "no remorse, emotion or concern" in the aftermath of the fire.
She said: "You will remain in prison until you are no longer a danger to society."She said: "You will remain in prison until you are no longer a danger to society."
During the trial, Elwen Evans QC, prosecuting, told the court that Bowyer held a cigarette lighter to Mrs Bennett's quilt until it was "well alight".During the trial, Elwen Evans QC, prosecuting, told the court that Bowyer held a cigarette lighter to Mrs Bennett's quilt until it was "well alight".
He then stood and watched before fleeing the room and pretending he had nothing to do with it.He then stood and watched before fleeing the room and pretending he had nothing to do with it.
Mary Bennett was frail and unable to move or communicate Det Ch Insp Paul Bailey said forensic evidence ruled out Bowyer's story
His victim had Alzheimer's and dementia and could not move or communicate as the flames took hold.His victim had Alzheimer's and dementia and could not move or communicate as the flames took hold.
Mrs Bennett was taken to a specialist burns unit in hospital in Manchester, where she died a week later.Mrs Bennett was taken to a specialist burns unit in hospital in Manchester, where she died a week later.
A post-mortem examination found the cause of death was bronchial pneumonia brought on by smoke inhalation and burns.A post-mortem examination found the cause of death was bronchial pneumonia brought on by smoke inhalation and burns.
Speaking after the hearing, Det Ch Insp Paul Bailey, who led the murder investigation for Cheshire Police, said Bowyer had "exploited the vulnerability of Mary" and had ended her life "callously and despicably".Speaking after the hearing, Det Ch Insp Paul Bailey, who led the murder investigation for Cheshire Police, said Bowyer had "exploited the vulnerability of Mary" and had ended her life "callously and despicably".