Claire Chick, 48, was killed by Paul Butler in January 2025, despite previously contacting Devon and Cornwall Police multiple times about his threatening behaviour. Now, it has been confirmed that the IOPC has served a number of police officers, staff and a retired officer with "misconduct and gross misconduct notices" as part of their investigation. Image: Devon and Cornwall Police / SWNS) Devon and Cornwall Police / SWNS)Butler pleaded guilty to murder at Plymouth Crown Court on March 18, 2025. On September 26, 2024, Claire gave a statement to police - the first of six in all - expressing her fear about his behaviour, Plymouth Live reported. "Investigators are looking at the actions and decisions taken by Devon and Cornwall Police and examining whether relevant policies and procedures were followed.