An armed robber who was jailed for life for his part in the murder of a millionaire housewife has allegedly been allowed to enjoy sex sessions in prison with a visitor.

Daniel Whyte was just 24 when he was jailed for the murder of Giuseppina Martorana, who was shot at her home in Hoddesdon for her luxury Rolex watch.

She died a month later.

Now the convicted killer, 39, who is being held at the category c The Mount jail near Bovingdon has allegedly been spotted enjoying several illicit trysts with a female visitor to the prison.

A source told The Sun that he was spotted by two other inmates.

Mrs Martorana's husband Guiseppe, 63, told the newspaper: "It makes a mockery of the system. If he's been allowed to get away with having sex with his girlfriend it's an absolute shambles.

"There needs to be a full investigation because either there are corrupt officers or the system is just useless.

"He's destroyed my family, he's destroyed us, and this sort of thing just brings it all back."

A Prison Service spokeswoman said: "We take allegations of inappropriate behaviour extremely seriously, and will not hesitate to take action where there is evidence of misconduct.

"A full investigation is now underway and it would be inappropriate to comment further."

Watford Observer:

The Martoranas had gone shopping in Knightsbridge in August 2000 to find a pair of rings to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.

They were spotted wearing matching Rolex watches as they ate ice cream at a branch of McDonald's and were followed home by Whyte and his associate Jason James.

At the time the London Evening Standard reported thar businessman Mr Martorana was attacked outside his home as he went to retrieve shopping from the boot of his BMW.

As he wrestled with Whyte he felt his £13,000 Rolex being clipped from his wrist. He then heard screaming and saw his 47-year-old wife try to run away before she was shot.