Clacton man sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering his wife
John Berry attacked his wife last February
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering his wife during a violent attack in their home in Clacton last year.
John Berry called 999 after carrying out the attack on his wife Edna in Turpins Close shortly before 1pm on Tuesday 21 February 2023.
Essex Police arrived alongside ambulance service colleagues and found a woman aged in her 80s had sustained a serious head injury.
She was taken to hospital for treatment but, very sadly, later died.
Berry, aged 85, of Turpins Close, Clacton, was subsequently charged with murder.
He initially denied the charge and was due to stand trial at Chelmsford Crown Court, but on November 8th he instead entered a guilty plea.
As a result of a thorough investigation Berry admitted to killing his wife.
Today, Friday January 5th, Berry has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of his wife.