- Former soldier Michael Davies, 58, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 14 years for murdering his 48-year-old wife, Tracey Davies.
- Newport Crown Court heard Davies strangled his wife to death at their South Wales home in April 2025 after becoming paranoid she would leave him.
- Davies's mental health declined after losing his job in Abu Dhabi, triggering irrational jealousy and fears over his financial stability.
- Although Davies admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility due to depression, a jury found him guilty of murder.
- Mrs Davies's family condemned her husband as a coward in court statements, detailing the profound and lasting impact of her murder.
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