Man pleads guilty to murdering wife at their home

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 16:38 · Archive

A 79-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murdering his 84-year-old wife at their home in Aldwick.

Michael Pyke, 79, pleaded guilty to murdering his wife Beryl Pyke, 84, at their home in Langley Grove, Aldwick. Emergency services attended the property on May 31 after welfare concerns were raised for Beryl. Officers found her dead inside with significant injuries to her head and chest. Pyke was arrested at the scene.

During a search of the property, officers found clothing with blood staining in a laundry basket and discovered the knife used in the attack hidden in Pyke's bedside cabinet. On June 2, Pyke was charged with Beryl's murder and remanded into custody.

Pyke appeared at Brighton Crown Court on October 19, where he entered his guilty plea. He remains in custody awaiting sentencing on November 13. Detective Superintendent Colin Garman said Beryl's death was 'a truly tragic loss' and that she 'should have been safe' in her home.

How it is being reported

• Man, 79, admits murdering his wife at homeMichael Pyke will be sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on 13 November after pleading guilty.BBC Sussex · 20 Oct, 16:40
• Man, 79, pleads guilty to murdering his wife at Aldwick homeA 79-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murdering his 84-year-old wife at their home in Aldwick.Chichester Observer · 20 Oct, 15:53
• Man pleads guilty to murdering wife at their homeEmergency services attended a property in Langley Grove, Aldwick, on May 31, after welfare concerns were raised for 84-year-old Beryl Pyke.The Argus · 20 Oct, 15:46

In this story: Michael Pyke · Beryl Pyke · Aldwick · Langley Grove · Brighton Crown Court

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