Man sentenced to life for North Berwick wife murder

Mompati Dodo Isaacs has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 21 years for the murder of his wife Keotshepile Naso Isaacs, a mother of three, in North Berwick on New Year's Day 2024. Isaacs stabbed Naso nine times at their home, in a brutal attack motivated by his unfounded jealousy and accusations of an affair. The court heard that Isaacs had a history of abusive and controlling behavior, including physical violence and monitoring of Naso's communications. Despite claiming diminished responsibility, he was found guilty, with the judge describing the crime as "deliberate and wicked." Prosecutors highlighted the case as an example of gendered domestic abuse and emphasized their commitment to holding perpetrators accountable while supporting victims. The sentencing aims to bring some comfort to Naso's family, who continue to grieve her loss.