A man has been convicted of the murder of his partner, Stephanie Marie, at Crawley railway station following an investigation by British Transport Police.
Jason Flore, born 21 May 1998, of no fixed abode, was found guilty by a jury today (19 February 2025) after a two-and-a-half-week trial at Hove Crown Court. He is due to be sentenced at Hove Crown Court on 20 February.
Incident Details
The court heard that on Sunday, 18 August 2024, at approximately 7:05 am, police were alerted to an argument between Flore and Stephanie in the train station car park. A witness on the overbridge described Flore as being aggressive, waving his hands at Stephanie, who was undressed from the waist down, visibly distressed, and holding a knife.
At 7:18 am, a separate 999 call was made requesting an ambulance, reporting that a woman—Stephanie—had been stabbed and was not breathing. The caller, later identified as Flore, stated they needed to leave for their train.
A witness saw Flore leaving the station car park with his dog while wearing a red jacket. She took pictures of him as he walked away. Flore later attempted to board a bus but was refused travel. By this point, he had removed his jacket but was still wearing joggers with blood on the knee. He continued towards the town centre.
Paramedics and police officers arrived at the station, where Stephanie was found with a stab wound to the chest. Despite their efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead at 8:16 am.
Arrest and Conviction
A search operation, including armed officers, was launched to locate Flore. He was stopped near Haslett Avenue East at 8:00 am, heading towards Three Bridges railway station. When confronted by officers, he stated, “She did it to herself.” He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and later further arrested for murder after Stephanie was pronounced dead.
On 20 February 2025, he was sentenced to 21 years in prison for her murder.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Sam Blackburn said: “Stephanie was a young woman with her whole life ahead of her, but it was stolen away by a controlling and coercive partner. She was a beloved daughter, sister, and mother who loved sports, music—especially playing the guitar—and had ambitions of becoming a hairdresser.
“This outcome is the result of countless hours of investigation, and I thank everyone who contributed to ensuring Stephanie’s killer has been held accountable. It is important that we remember her name today instead of his.
“While today’s verdict will never replace the tragic loss felt by those who loved Stephanie, it has ensured that justice has been served. I hope this outcome helps them find some peace after such a devastating loss.”
