Wakefield woman sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering husband
Lisa Ellwood was convicted following a trial at Leeds Crown Court.
A Wakefield woman has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 16 years after being convicted of the murder of her husband.
40-year-old Lisa Ellwood Greenwood Court, Wakefield, was convicted following a trial at Leeds Crown Court.
Police were called to the Ellwood’s home in Greenwood Court shortly after 11pm on 29 August 2023. Mr Ellwood had a stab wound to the chest and was pronounced deceased a short time later.
In her initial 999 call, Lisa Ellwood said she arrived home to find her husband injured.
The investigation found the couple had been drinking in Wakefield and returned home separately. Lisa’s teenage daughter overheard an argument between the couple in the kitchen and when she went into the room found Ryan injured.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Phil Hughes, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said:
“This was a drunken argument that has sadly taken an extremely violent turn and resulted in the loss of Ryan’s life.
“The jury has seen through Lisa’s attempts to mislead the investigation and she has now been sentenced for this senseless crime.
“Ryan’s death has had a devastating effect on both families, and I hope the conclusion of this court case helps them as they continue to move forward with their lives following this tragic incident.
“During the trial, the court heard from friends and associates of events where Ryan’s suffered both physical and emotional harm because of his wife’s jealousy and accusations of infidelity. This case places an important spotlight on male domestic abuse.”