A husband has admitted murdering his 'nagging' wife in a Newcastle hotel by smothering her with a pillow.
Soong Fong and Pek Ying Ling were on holiday in the city when Fong 'snapped' and attacked his wife to keep her quiet. He has been standing trial accused of murder and on Monday told jurors he could not remember killing her.
But on Tuesday he dramatically pleaded guilty to murder at Newcastle Crown Court after it became clear a defence of diminished responsibility was not available to him after the evidence was reviewed by his legal team. Judge Paul Sloan QC adjourned sentence until Friday but warned Fong he will be jailed for life.
