The family of a mother-of-five who was murdered by her abusive boyfriend have paid tribute to her. Holly Sanchez was found dead in a bungalow in Oates Walk, Crawley, on May 13, 2023, with multiple injuries suffered during an abusive relationship with Ryan Evans. The 32-year-old had previously told police she was scared Evans would kill her if he found out she revealed to officers the abuse she suffered by him, including that he kept “beating the sh*t” out of her.
Evans was on bail conditions which said he must not contact Ms Sanchez directly or indirectly, when she was found dead on the floor in his lounge. Jurors at Brighton Crown Court on Tuesday unanimously found the 31-year-old guilty of murder , one count of unlawful wounding, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and controlling and coercive behaviour. He was found not guilty of another count of unlawful wounding.
Ms Sanchez’s family said they missed her “infectious” smile and hoped the case will raise awareness of the devastating consequences of domestic violence. Ryan Evans (Image: Sussex Police) “Holly was a daughter, granddaughter, aunt, sister, and most importantly a mother,” they said. “We miss Holly and her infectious laugh every day.
Holly was taken from us and her children by a cruel and evil monster. We hope that the sentencing reflects Evans’ brutal treatment of Holly over the last six weeks of her life. “We would like to thank the investigation team and our family liaison officers for al.
