Mother-of-Five Found Guilty of Murdering Ex-Partner on Christmas Day

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A 33-year-old Cannock mother-of-five, Kirsty Carless, has been found guilty of murdering her ex-partner Louis Price on Christmas Day last year. The jury deliberated for two days before reaching a verdict, following a two-week trial that included disturbing video footage of Carless chasing Price around his parents' garden. The court heard that Carless was in a jealous rage after discovering that Price had created a profile on a dating website, leading to a violent confrontation that ultimately resulted in Price's death.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kirsty Carless, 33, was found guilty of murder, possessing a knife in a public place, and assaulting her ex-partner Louis Price.
  • The jury deliberated for two days after a two-week trial, during which they were shown video footage of Carless chasing Price around his parents' garden.
  • Carless had previously admitted to manslaughter but was found guilty of murder, which carries a maximum life sentence.
  • The court heard that Carless was motivated by jealousy after discovering that Price had created a profile on a dating website.
  • Judge Akhlaq Choudhury KC thanked the jury for their service and will sentence Carless at midday today.
  • The relationship between Carless and Price was described as "toxic" and had been ongoing for several years.

Statistics:

  • The jury deliberated for 48 hours (2 days) before reaching a verdict.
  • The trial lasted for 14 days.
  • Kirsty Carless faces a maximum life imprisonment sentence for murder.
  • The court heard that Louis Price had created a profile on a dating website, which triggered Carless's jealous rage.
  • The incident occurred on Christmas Day last year.

Sources:

  • A jury at Stafford Crown Court found Kirsty Carless guilty of murder. [1]

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https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/mother-5-guilty-murdering-22335825