Richard Jones Guilty of Murdering Son's Girlfriend

Richard Jones, 50, has been found guilty of murdering his son’s girlfriend, Sophie Evans, in July 2024. After arriving at her home under the pretense of fixing a drain, Jones attacked Evans, leaving her dead in her kitchen within 40 minutes. He was seen on CCTV fleeing the scene and later visiting a bakery to buy food, all while in a state of apparent calm. During the trial, Jones denied murder but admitted to manslaughter, claiming he snapped due to suspicions of being scammed by Evans and his son, Jamie Davies. Prosecutors presented evidence of a brutal assault, including strangulation, and noted that Jones had texted his ex-partner about 'sorting' the problem. The jury took less than three hours to reach a guilty verdict, emphasizing the gravity of his actions.