"Beautician Sarah Widdup was murdered by Sharpe, who she had been dating, in October 2000
Former radio DJ Paul Sharpe was jailed for life in 2001 for the murder of Ms Widdup
He had also searched pornographic sites with search terms including 'sleepy teen' and 'white socks'.
Police also found AI-generated images of unconscious schoolgirls in the back of a car on his phone and evidence of an interest in 'sexual kidnap'.
When interviewed by detectives, Sharpe said he'd been feeling 'overwhelmed' because he had no electricity at home, was on the verge of driving ban and had quit his job.
Sharpe, of Stockport, previously pleaded guilty to six offences including kidnapping, sexual assault and threats with a blade.
Judge Mark Savill praised the 'remarkable' girl for 'having the presence of mind' to leave traces of her DNA in Sharpe's car.
As he was taken down to the cells, Sharpe mouthed 'I'm sorry' to the victim's family in public gallery."
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