Auckland man who murdered his wife in front of their children sentenced
An Auckland man has been sentenced to at least 13 years in prison for the murder of his wife, which occurred in front of their children. The court heard details of the domestic violence that preceded the fatal stabbing.
Why it matters
Highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the legal consequences for perpetrators in cases involving family tragedy.
The man pleaded guilty to his wife's murder in July. He was jailed this week for a minimum of 13 years. Photo / Jason Dorday
A man told his estranged wife to move their toddler from her arms and yell for help before he stabbed her to death in front of their children.
Afterwards, he took the children to his sister’s place, apologised to the oldest, and handed himself in to the police.
The man told the High Court at Auckland this week that, in November last year, he “snapped” when she talked about moving away with the children.
He and the victim both have name suppression to protect their children.
At his sentencing, the woman’s mother said there was a pain inside her that she couldn’t put into words; one that only a mother who had lost a child could understand.
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