By Harriet Arkell Former soldier Jeremy Green, 26, was sentenced to life in prison today after admitting murder and attempted murder A former Army officer who killed an estate agent after imprisoning her and her flatmate for hours while he tortured them has been jailed for life. Jeremy Green, 26, held 32-year-old Nicole Waterhouse and 23-year-old Karen Browne hostage while he tortured them, stabbing them and slashing their throats. Miss Waterhouse died as a result of the attack at the York flat, while Miss Browne, who worked with Miss Waterhouse at Hunters Estate Agents, suffered devastating injuries. Miss Waterhouse's family sobbed in court today as they told how Green had 'destroyed all of our lives'.
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Jeremy Green, 26, attacked Nicole Waterhouse, 32, and Karen Browne, 23
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Miss Waterhouse suffered 65 injuries and died after hours of torture
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Miss Browne suffered 19 wounds and survived with devastating injuries
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Sandhurst-educated Green had served with the Yorkshire Regiment
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He had dated Miss Browne previously but gave no reason for the attack
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Leeds Crown Court hears he stabbed, smothered and slashed the women
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Eventually left them in the York flat they shared thinking he'd killed both
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Green jailed for life today after admitting murder and attempted murder
Speaking outside court, Miss @placeholder's father said: 'Our love for each other will help us to continue without her.