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Man who staged wife's suicide jailed for murder
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Michael Thompson has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of his estranged wife, Kimberley Thompson. He attempted to stage the scene as a suicide after years of domestic abuse.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the legal system's response to coercive control and staged crime scenes.
Image source, Northamptonshire Police Image caption, Kimberley Thompson was murdered in August 2025
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