A man is set to face life behind bars after being found guilty of murdering his wife in a violent attack at their home near Hamilton
On February 18, 2023, things turned violent after Darrell accused Walter of cheating. He choked her during a heated argument. Walter, 66, denied the charges but was convicted in Glasgow’s High Court.
The couple met in Thailand in 2015 and married two years later. They had a rocky relationship, with Darrell feeling unhappy. Walter had been out with friends the night before the incident, which led to tensions at home.
During the trial, Walter claimed Darrell lunged at him, and he reacted in self-defense. However, he admitted to strangling her, which led to her tragic death. Emergency services arrived, but it was too late to save her.
The court heard about the severe injuries Darrell suffered, including neck compression and a brain injury. After the verdict, the judge expressed the deep loss felt by Darrell’s family, emphasizing that Walter had a responsibility to protect her.
Sentencing is pending, and Walter will learn his fate next month. It’s a heartbreaking reminder of the consequences of domestic violence.
