Oxford Man Pleads Guilty to Murdering Father in Bath Home

Christopher Monro, 30, pleaded guilty to murdering his 73-year-old father, Peter Monro, at his home in Bath, Somerset, on February 11, 2025. The elderly man was found fatally wounded with knife injuries by a carer shortly after midday, and despite emergency services' efforts, he was pronounced dead soon after. Monro had been staying with his father the preceding weekend, and several witnesses reported hearing an argument two days before the attack. Following the incident, Christopher Monro was arrested at his home in Oxford and was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing scheduled for November 7. Peter Monro's family described him as an eccentric, intelligent, and unique man with a deep love of literature, expressing their sorrow and gratitude toward the police for their professionalism during this difficult time. They also shared a poetic tribute reflecting on his character and the impact of his loss on their lives.