Anarlyn Jones admits manslaughter by diminished responsibility in his mother's fatal stabbing in Hampshire.

Anarlyn Jones, 26, admitted to manslaughter by diminished responsibility in the killing of his mother, Anna Jones, 44, on May 9, 2023, in Petersfield, Hampshire. Jones called 999 after the incident, claiming that demons told him to kill her and that she begged him to do it. The prosecution argues that his mental health issues were not the primary cause of the murder, emphasizing that he was under the influence of alcohol and had a history of violence. Anna Jones had multiple defensive wounds, indicating she fought back. The trial continues at Portsmouth Crown Court.

November 25, 2024
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