‘I’ll Miss GTA 6’ says murderer sentenced for life for killing his wife during arrest

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Man sentenced to life!
A murder case in the United Kingdom has recently gained attention online after the footage resurfaced showing the convicted man expressing his concern about not being able to play GTA 6 during his arrest.
This has gone viral on social media and has attracted many views and comments from people. Let’s check out more details in this article.
GTA 6 reference draws attention
Robert Richens, aged 35, was recently sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on February 6, 2026, after pleading guilty to the murder of his former partner, Rachael Vaughan.
According to a report from Thames Valley Police, he received a life sentence with a minimum term of 16 years.
The released footage of his arrest shows him being emotional and missing GTA 6 later this year. This is exactly what he said:
Robert: “I’m going to miss GTA and that.” Police: “Which GTA, what are you talking about Robert?”
Robert: Six, Police: “You have got ages for that.”
An interesting thing to note is that gaming consoles are allowed in some UK prisons, but the access is limited to older systems that cannot be connected to the internet.
So any new games, multiplayer games, or newer-gen titles won’t be available to inmates.
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Conclusion
Robert Richens reported that he accidentally killed someone. Later, it was confirmed that it was his former partner, Rachael Vaughan.
Following the police investigation, it was determined that the victim had suffered a sustained assault, leading to her death.
The judge has given him a minimum term of 16 years. In the online surfaced footage, he could be seen emotional for his action and not beign able to play the latest GTA 6 game on the release.
FAQs
Who was Robert Richens?
Robert Richens is a UK man who was sentenced to life in prison for the 2025 murder of his former partner, Rachael Vaughan.
Why did the case go viral online?
Footage from Richens’ arrest showed him expressing concern about missing GTA 6, which drew attention due to the contrast with the serious nature of the crime.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.