Murderer cries he'll 'miss GTA 6' when being arrested for killing ex-girlfriend

A man who's since been sent to jail for the murder of his ex-girlfriend seemed more concerned about missing the release of GTA 6 when he was detained in May last year.

There's no doubt the gaming world has been waiting an incredibly long time for the release of the latest Grand Theft Auto, with the hugely-anticipated video game set to release in November this year.

But one man who won't be around for the release is Robert Richens, who was recently jailed for life after killing his ex-girlfriend, Rachael Vaughan.

On May 30, 2025, Richens called the police stating he'd committed 'something quite serious', before claiming that he'd 'accidentally killed someone'.

"She's not moving," the 35-year-old told the 999 dispatcher. "I am being honest because I am ashamed of what I have done," he added as he broke down in tears.

The killer admitted he was 'scared' as officers approached his Oxfordshire home to arrest him on suspicion of murder.

Robert Richens was seemingly more bothered about missing the release of GTA 6 when he was arrested on suspicion of murder (Thames Valley Police)

Sadly, police found Rachael, aged 40, deceased at the scene.

During his arrest, Richens was captured crying, as he said: "I'm going to miss GTA and that."

An officer could be heard saying he has 'ages' to wait until GTA 6, which is currently slated for a 19 November release.

"I’m gonna get life," Richens then exclaimed.

Bodycam footage then captured the officer saying: "So I've got, I Robert Richens on the 30th of May 2025 said the following, ‘I accidentally killed her. At least I admitted to it. I'm going to miss GTA, I’m going to get life.'"

Prosecutor Neil Moore told the court of Rachael's death (as reported by the Oxford Mail): "Between 11pm and midnight he subjected her to a prolonged assault in her own home.

"There were a number of separate sites of the attack. He punched her and he kicked her and used an implement to beat her.

"There were 64 sites of blunt force trauma."

Richens was sentenced to life behind bars last week, with a minimum term of 16 years and one month after pleading guilty to one count of murder in December 2025.

Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Stuart May said: "My thoughts remain with Rachael Vaughan’s family and with everyone who loved her as they continue to face what is an unimaginable loss.

The suspect has received his sentence (Thames Valley Police)

“Rachael was taken from them in the very place she should have felt safest — her own home."

The Major Crime Unit officer added: “Robert Richens’ actions were heartless. He left Rachael alone in her house, made no attempt to help her or seek medical attention and he only contacted police when he had nowhere else to turn.

“Today’s sentence means that Richens will now face the consequences of his merciless actions.”

Unless the prison he's being held in has a games console loaded with GTA 6, he will indeed miss the release of the game.