Why did this woman kill her boyfriend? The murder of James Knight

Best February 18, 2025
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Emma-Jayne Magson killed her boyfriend James Knight after a night out. She is serving life for murder, but mum Joanne Smith says she was a victim of domestic violence who acted in self defence, in the true crime series from best magazine. 00:00 - Introduction: The Tragic Night in Leicester 03:28 - Emma Magson’s Background & Childhood Trauma 07:13 - Magson’s Relationship with James Knight 09:04 - The Night of the Incident: Separate Nights Out 09:45 - The Taxi Ride & Violent Dispute Caught On CCTV 10:07 - Return Home: The Fatal Confrontation 11:21 - Magson's Chilling 999 Call 14:20 - Paramedics and Police Arrive 17:25 - The First Trial - Magson is Found Guilty Of Murder 18:16 - Fresh Evidence: What Happened at the Retrial and Reaction to the Verdict Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate.