Woman jailed for life for Christmas Day murder of ex-partner

Kirsty Carless, 33, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years for the Christmas Day 2024 murder of her ex-partner, Louis Price, a father of six. The fatal stabbing, which occurred at Price's parents' home in Norton Canes, was motivated by jealousy after Carless saw his Tinder profile, and was fueled by cocaine and alcohol. CCTV footage revealed Carless stalking Price around the garden and stabbing him in a frenzied 90-second attack, following a night of drinking and a barrage of phone calls to the victim. The couple had a history of a dysfunctional and abusive relationship, with Price previously reporting domestic abuse and expressing fear of Carless. Despite Carless' claims of non-violence, evidence showed she had assaulted Price before, and the court heard she showed no remorse, falsely claiming amnesia about the incident. The judge condemned her actions for destroying the life of Price and his family, emphasizing the trauma caused by the attack.