1 . Work colleagues of Stimpson's told police of him having two 'completely different' sides, Stimpson is accused of murdering ex-girlfriend Molly McLaren. Read More Joshua Stimpson has been jailed for at least 26 years. Raymond Stimpson Obituary (2011) - Southington, CT - The Record-Journal CONNECTICUT - Simsbury - Simsbury High School Honor Roll 1st Marking Molly's mum Joanne said her daughter was "absolutely livid" that he did that. Stimpson was arrested and put on trial at Maidstone Crown Court in Kent. Like Williams, they praised Benjamin Morton, a passerby who had tried to save McLaren. The police called Stimpson to issue a warning about his behaviour. Molly McLaren trial: Joshua Stimpson jailed for murder Stimpson, now 26, is accused of murdering Molly McLaren on June 29 of last year in the Chatham Dockside car park. 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Molly McLaren was 23 years-old and a student at the University of Kent. Josh Stimpson, Joshua Steven Stimpson, Joshua S Stimpson. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Joshua Stimpson is a murderer who was brought to the forefront recently by ITV2 true-crime show Social Media Murders. Stimpson was often in a distressed and agitated state, crying and failing to turn up for work. 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More posts did appear - but those posts were looked at in isolation, not as part of Stimpson's continued harassment and Stimpson was not blocked. Joshua Stimpson stabbed his girlfriend Molly McLaren to death, Molly McLaren had been in a relationship with Joshua Stimpson for around seven months, Joshua Stimpson was captured in chilling CCTV footage moments before the murder, Joshua Stimpson has been described as possessive and on the edge. He started as an operations assistant on May 15 last year and settled in well within two weeks. "She felt a bit sorry for him, that he was a bit lonely. Sentencing him the same day, Judge Adele Williams told him that he might never be released. Friends believe Molly and Stimpson bonded over their shared openness about their mental health issues. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In the end, Stimpson was found guilty of murder and was sentenced to at least 26 years in prison. 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