'My life has lost meaning': Anne Colomines' mother as Renato Gehlen gets life for murder

The father of Anne Colomines, Jean-Louis, said his heart is torn as he can no longer hear his daughter's voice, her laughter or see her smile

Anne Colomines' sister Alexandra Colomines outside Dublin Central Criminal Court this afternoon, where she said: "The more the years go by, the more we miss you." Photo: Collins

Renato Gehlen has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the "terrifying and horrific" murder of his wife Anne Colomines, who was described today in court as a "beautiful, intelligent woman" who loved life.

Mr Justice Michael MacGrath sentenced Gehlen to the mandatory life term after hearing statements written by the deceased's mother Danielle Gallard, sister Alexandra, father Jean-Louis Colomines and other family members.