Suffolk man found guilty of murdering his wife and daughter
Mother and daughter Jillu and Louise Nash were found dead in September in Great Waldingfield
Last updated 12th May 2023
A Suffolk man's been found guilty of murdering his wife and 12 year old daughter in Great Waldingfield last September.
44 year old Jillu Nash was found dead along with 12 year old daughter Louise Nash at their home in the Heath Estate at around 10am on September 8th 2022.
Firefighters had entered the home after reports of a gas leak, finding Peter lying on the bed next to Louise, holding a knife.
A post-mortem determined Jillu had died from pressure to the neck, while Louise had suffered a stab wound to the abdomen.
46 year old old Peter Nash, who was found at the scene with serious injuries, was charged with two counts of murder.
He represented himself throughout the trial, having previously told the judge: "In my mind, I know I am not guilty".
The court heard how Nash had discovered photographs of another man in Jillu’s possessions.
When he confronted her about them, he strangled her for 5-10 minutes until she passed out. He then stuffed a t-shirt into her mouth.
He then sat with Jillu for an hour before deciding to kill 12 year old Louise, who was non-verbal and had complex care needs.
He initially tried to fill the house with gas, but later decided to stab Louise.
The jury at Ipswich Crown Court took just over two to convict Peter of two counts of murder.
He will be sentenced on May 17.