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Rod Minchin

‘Coward’ who murdered wife after he lost his job is handed life sentence

Michael Davies Murder
  • Former soldier Michael Davies, 58, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 14 years for murdering his 48-year-old wife, Tracey Davies.
  • Newport Crown Court heard Davies strangled his wife to death at their South Wales home in April 2025 after becoming paranoid she would leave him.
  • Davies's mental health declined after losing his job in Abu Dhabi , triggering irrational jealousy and fears over his financial stability.
  • Although Davies admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility due to depression, a jury found him guilty of murder.
  • Mrs Davies's family condemned her husband as a coward in court statements, detailing the profound and lasting impact of her murder.

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Former soldier who strangled wife to death over fears she would leave him jailed for life

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