Man who stabbed estranged spouse to dying was obsessed about losing out in divorce

Linda Maggs' dying by the hands of husband David Maggs, seventy one, changed into described as 'a tragic, brutal and appallingly merciless event' by way of a judge, who jailed him for all times

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David Maggs confesses to killing his spouse in 2021

A retired accountant smitten by the notion his quickly to be ex-spouse would improvement financially from their divorce stabbed her 15 times as she lay in bed.

David Maggs, seventy one, and his spouse of 18 years Linda lived separate lives under the equal roof as they waited for their separation to be achieved.

On the day of the murder in February final year he went into her room to talk about the divorce however she told him to go away it to the solicitors.

He back armed with a kitchen knife and stabbed the seventy four-year-old in the neck, chest, belly and fingers before dialling 999 to say: "I simply killed the wife".

Police bodycam photos of Maggs being arrested captured him telling officers: "I've just had adequate. She tried to steal two residences from me."

Twice-divorced Maggs claimed he blanked out right through the attack however a jury brushed aside his plea of diminished responsibility and found him guilty of murder.

David Maggs stabbed his seventy four-year-ancient spouse Linda Maggs 15 instances (

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these days he turned into jailed for all times with at the very least 20 years.

In a victim have an impact on observation Linda's son Andrew Minahan referred to: "The knock on the door on February 6, 2021 will hang-out us for the leisure of our lives as will the horrific photographs of what you probably did to mum.

"in case you do choose to be aware your savage attack on mum, we hope all of the pictures will torment you like they torment us.

"I normally see what you probably did to mum go through my head. She would have been so scared.

"I consider responsible that i used to be not there to give protection to her from you. I cannot realise how you might do what you did.

"The concept of how terrified and defenceless she have to have felt laying in her mattress sickens me to the very core."

Mr Minahan stated his mom was the foremost "mum, nan and chum" any individual could wish for.

David Maggs phoned police after the assault announcing "I simply killed the wife" (

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He brought: "as a result of what you've got done, we are able to by no means be in a position to decide on up the mobile and speak to our mum for a chat or assistance.

"we will by no means get to provide her a hug and tell her we like her.

"we will not ever hear her voice and he or she will never get to see her grandchildren grow up, marry or even have babies of their own, all as a result of you.

"Our hearts are broken and our lives have been ripped aside as a result of what you probably did."

Prosecutor Michael Jones QC mentioned: "On the morning of the murder Maggs sat on his wife's bed and requested her to speak concerning the divorce but she instructed him to get out of her room and leave it to the solicitors.

"The defendant become agitated as a result of he thought he turned into going to lose out and that she had hidden money away.”

prior the courtroom turned into instructed Maggs had installed a lock on his door however Linda had no longer.

He became jailed for all times at Cardiff Crown courtroom (

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Maggs gave his wife a £30-a-week allowance and described himself as "the boss" of their budget.

within the run as much as their divorce he told her: 'No sex, no marriage, no nothing' and threatened to cease paying her cell phone invoice.

Sarah Jones, QC, defending, observed: "here is a man who will die in penitentiary.

"His last words to me had been, 'Will you inform them how sorry i'm? I wish it had in no way took place."

decide Michael Fitton told Maggs: "Linda was described as type, warm, large-hearted, a loving mother and grandmother who adored dancing and socialising.

"She cherished her family unit most of all and adored being with them, cooking for them, internet hosting them, caring for them and sharing her love with them.

"Her death changed into a tragic, brutal and appallingly merciless experience.

"I see you as a bitter and ugly man, bitter and angry with life.

"She died in pain and terror."

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