UK - Helen Almey, 39, & Martin Griffiths, 48, Duffield, Derbyshire, 1 Jan 2020 *Arrest*

[Alyce]

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Estranged husband Rhys Hancock 39 has appeared at Derby Crown Court accused of murdering his ex wife Helen Hancock and her partner Martin Griffiths at Duffield in Derbyshire. No plea was entered. Provisional trial date set for August 24 with the next hearing on Feb 28

 

[Alyce]

Same info from local paper



Judge Nirmal Shant set a provisional trial date for Monday, August 24. The next hearing in the case is set for Friday, February 28.

She said the reason for adjourning the hearing is so that "issues will become clearer".


Duffield double murder accused Rhys Hancock appears at crown court

 

[Tortoise]

Possibly time to research a diminished responsibility plea?

 

[CoverMeCagney]

Possibly time to research a diminished responsibility plea?

I think that's probably the case. Long term insufficiently treated mental health issues with a catastrophic finale.

 

[jaejae]

Another recent report about this very sad case as most of them are on here:

Tributes to couple stabbed to death

 

[flutterby]

The “Snapping” Myth: Men who kill women are exerting control, not losing it — Real world criminology, real world criminologist

I found this very interesting, as commentary on DV. Shockingly, an average of 2 women per week in England and Wales are killed by a current or former partner.

God, this is harrowing. My friend left a coercive relationship in the autumn and is currently in a refuge. I honestly think if he found where she was, he'd kill her.

I think this is what happened here, an abusive man clawing back control. IMO

 

[Ann Blyth]

I posted this article elsewhere a few days ago, but after reading Flutterby’s post above , thought it might be an idea to post it here too, apologies as it’s only from our local paper in Brighton, so the quality of reporting is never great but it’s probably copied and pasted from another source in any event....

It is now illegal for your partner to do these 10 things in a relationship

 

[Skigh]

Helen Hancock stabbing inquest | Daily Mail Online

This sounds horrific.Her poor family having to hear this.

 

[CoverMeCagney]

Helen Hancock stabbing inquest | Daily Mail Online

This sounds horrific.Her poor family having to hear this.

Oh my god. I think we get a bit hardened to the details on here, but that made me feel sick.

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

Helen Hancock stabbing inquest | Daily Mail Online

This sounds horrific.Her poor family having to hear this.

Good Lord that was hard to read. The attack must have been brutal and terrifying.

I’m not following one item from the article though, is LE not answering questions about her Christmas call/incident to them and their response? The second paragraph really says nothing to address it other than to make it sound like there will be an internal investigation, I guess? That’s how I interpret it. I wonder what happened then.

“After the tragedy it was claimed PE teacher Helen had dialled 999 at Christmas following an incident at home at her £400,000 home.”

“Derbyshire Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to contact between the victim and officers prior to the fatal incident.”

 

[Tortoise]

Good Lord that was hard to read. The attack must have been brutal and terrifying.

I’m not following one item from the article though, is LE not answering questions about her Christmas call/incident to them and their response? The second paragraph really says nothing to address it other than to make it sound like there will be an internal investigation, I guess? That’s how I interpret it. I wonder what happened then.

“After the tragedy it was claimed PE teacher Helen had dialled 999 at Christmas following an incident at home at her £400,000 home.”

“Derbyshire Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to contact between the victim and officers prior to the fatal incident.”

Yes that's usual for them, they make no comment until they have concluded the investigation.

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Helen Hancock stabbing inquest | Daily Mail Online

This sounds horrific.Her poor family having to hear this.

Dreadful

 

[Tortoise]

@Blondie in Spokane
Here's an example of self-referral to the IOPC - published 4 months after the end of the trial. Sinead Wooding Murder GUILTY - UK - Sinead Wooding, 26, murdered, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 14 May 2017

Another one here in the case of Shana Grice who was murdered by her stalker:

Watchdog: Police should rethink fines for 'wasting their time' after Shana murder

 

[Elainera]

Helen Hancock stabbing inquest | Daily Mail Online

This sounds horrific.Her poor family having to hear this.

Horrible

Did he have two knives with him?

 

[Tortoise]

Horrible

Did he have two knives with him?

Yes, that's what his mother told police when she called them after he had left her house.

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

@Blondie in Spokane
Here's an example of self-referral to the IOPC - published 4 months after the end of the trial. Sinead Wooding Murder GUILTY - UK - Sinead Wooding, 26, murdered, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 14 May 2017

Another one here in the case of Shana Grice who was murdered by her stalker:

Watchdog: Police should rethink fines for 'wasting their time' after Shana murder

I see - thanks Tortoise. Good examples too.

 

[Elainera]

Yes, that's what his mother told police when she called them after he had left her house.

Thanks, yes I remember that now.

 

[Alyce]

Horrific reading....

I don’t believe he went there just to make threats...I think he purposely took 2 knives to ensure he had enough equipment to kill both Helen and Martin.

 

[motherofdaughters]

I can’t read a Daily Fail article when they have to elude to the worth of her house every other sentence.
I’ve read it else where now though and it’s really quite harrowing.

 

[Alyce]

February 11

Hundreds of mourners have gathered to say an emotional farewell to a mum-of-three .

Friends and family gathered today for Ms Almey's funeral at St Alkmund's Church, in her home town of Duffield.

Her family requested no flowers and said that all donations would go the "benefit of Helen's children".

A post on Facebook beforehand paid tribute to the "loving mum, much-loved daughter, dear sister and sister-in-law, auntie and good friend to many".

Hundreds mourn mum 'stabbed so hard' entire knife was found in her stomach