Sharon Winters was searching for her soulmate when she met Kevin Hawke on an online dating site - but less than two weeks later she was dead after he stabbed her in a brutal knife attack. Now her brother Stephen Robinson, 44, from Wirral, Merseyside, is speaking for the first time since his sister's murder, to warn other women to be careful when looking for love online. The father-of-seven said: 'She was a lonely heart just wanting love. That animal preyed on her caring nature.' Sharon Winters, pictured here with her brother Stephen Robinson, was looking for her soulmate online . Kevin Hawke has been jailed for 17 and a half years for murdering Sharon  in a frenzied attack triggered by an argument over what to watch on the television . Mr Robinson told how his 39-year-old sister suffered more than 90 injuries after  Hawke stabbed her in the liver, spleen, lungs and heart with a four-and-a-half inch knife. He said that the vicious attack was triggered by a row over what to watch on the television. Afterwards, the 33-year-old killer, who had drunk 15 pints and a bottle of vodka over the course of the day, had a beer before calling the police. Hawke was jailed for a minimum of 17-and-a-half years after he admitted the murder in July last year. Liverpool Crown Court was told Hawke, of no fixed abode, moved into Ms Winters' house after just one date, and started being very controlling with her. Mrs Winters suffered from depression and had learning difficulties and Mr Robinson said: 'I still can't believe someone would want to hurt my poor, defenseless sister in such a horrific manner.' Devoted aunt Sharon is pictured here with her niece Ellie, Stephen's daughter . He had begged her to end the relationship after hearing that Hawke would 'push his sister around'. But Ms Winters told her brother that she was 'just desperate to be loved' and stopped speaking to him. Mr Robinson said: 'She continued her relationship with that monster.' Just three days later, on July 13, 2014, police found Ms Winters dead in her flat in Liverpool. He is now determined that his sister's death will not in vain and is appealing for women in violent relationships to seek help, and be cautious when online dating. 'Sharon was the kindest, most loving sister. All she wanted to do was find her soulmate,' he said. 'She wore her heart on her sleeve. She was kind and caring - a lovely woman.' Ms Winters, who was unable to work due to depression, started going on dating websites in 2013. Father-of-seven Mr Robinson disapproved, fearing that men were taking advantage of his susceptible younger sister. He said: 'I used to check up on her all the time, I was incredibly protective. Sharon Winters was lonely and felt that Kevin Hawke was the only man who wanted her; Sharon, pictured with her mother Ann, had very low self-esteem, says her brother Stephen . 'One day when I was taking her over some shopping, I noticed she was looking brighter, and she told me she'd met someone online. 'She showed me their messages to one another and I was horrified. They were very sexual and he'd even sent her pictures of his privates. 'I feared he was just after one thing, and told her as much. She said that chatting to men online made her feel good about herself. 'She got frustrated by my disapproval, so I dropped the subject. I just begged her to meet these dates in busy places.' However, Ms Winters would often invite men she met online back to her home, meeting them there face-to-face for the first time. Mr Robinson said: 'For all her amazing qualities, my sister lacked common sense. She'd been bullied throughout childhood and felt like she was worthless, that she was unlovable. 'My wife Helen and I tried to build up her self-esteem, and our children loved spending time with their aunty. Stephen is trying to raise awareness of the dangers of online dating after his sister lost her life at the hands of a man she met on the internet . Stephen Robinson describes his sister as a 'lonely heart who just wanted love' 'But at the end of the day she just wanted someone she could share her life with.' Ms Winters thought she'd found that someone when she met Hawke, a chef, on a dating website. Mr Robinson said: 'From the off she was smitten. She called me up after meeting him for the first time, saying it was love and that he was moving in. 'I was concerned, but didn't say anything to Sharon. I knew it would upset her. Instead my wife and I arranged a dinner with the new couple, only Kevin didn't show. 'We rescheduled for the next day and the same thing happened again. By now I was also hearing rumours that Kevin was being aggressive towards Sharon, so I pleaded with her to end it. 'All she said was, "no one else wants me'", and it was heartbreaking to hear.' Mr Robinson's pleas fell on deaf ears, and Ms Winters stopped talking to her brother. It would be the last time they'd ever speak. He said: 'We had a bit of an argument about it, and three days later I called her to apologise. 'She didn't pick up her phone, which was odd, so I decided to head over to see her. I quickly checked the football scores before I left.' As Mr Robinson checked his local news website, he also saw a news story so devastating it would change his life forever. He saw a picture of his sister's home with the headline: 'A 39-year-old woman has been found dead in her flat.' He said: 'I felt sick to my stomach. I called the police who told me the news, Sharon was dead. 'I knew immediately who had killed her. We were eventually told Kevin Hawke had called the police after killing my sister, and had been charged with her murder. 'As we waited for the trial I planned Sharon's funeral. We had a butterfly theme as they were Sharon's favourite – delicate and beautiful, just like her.' During the trial at Liverpool Crown Court Mr Robinson heard how the couple had been rowing over what to watch on TV. An alcoholic, Hawke had drunk 15 pints of lager and a bottle of vodka. Stephen, pictured here with his daughters Sophie (left) and Ellie, on a trip to Sea World, begged Sharon to meet online dates in a busy public place rather than at her house . Mr Robinson said: 'It was horrendous to listen to. Apparently Sharon had begged for her life and held her hands up to protect herself. If only I'd been there. 'He was savage, her injuries were unbelievable. He'd even ripped through her ribcage. 'When the judge sentenced him to life in prison it was justice of sorts, but all I really want is my beloved sister back. 'After the case we went to get Sharon's belongings, and you could still see blood on the walls even through the flat had been cleaned. It must have been a bloodbath.' Now Mr Robinson is trying to raise awareness about domestic violence as well as letting women know the dangers of online dating. 'I hope by telling Sharon's story, people will be more wary about who they are chatting to online and make sure, if they do meet up, it's in a busy public place. 'Kevin was aggressive towards Sharon before he killed her, and I wish she'd gone for help. 'Instead my poor sister suffered in silence, with tragic consequences.'
Sharon Winters, 39, from Wirral, met chef Kevin Hawke online in July, 2014 . He stabbed her in a frenzied attack barely two weeks after they met . Her brother Stephen Robinson warns women about online dating dangers .