UK Man Jailed for Life After Killing Son’s Girlfriend Over False Scam Belief

A shocking crime unfolded in Llanelli, Wales, where 50-year-old Richard Jones was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his son’s girlfriend, Sophie Evans. Jones, who was convinced—without any proof—that Evans was scamming him, brutally attacked her in a moment of uncontrolled rage.

Murder Driven by Paranoia

On July 5, 2024, Evans had just returned home after dropping her two children at school when Jones arrived at her house, pretending to do maintenance work. Once inside, he strangled the 30-year-old, leaving her lifeless and naked on the kitchen floor. What makes the crime even more disturbing is that after the murder, Jones casually went to a local bakery and was caught on CCTV buying a tuna roll and a custard slice—as if nothing had happened.

False Accusations Led to Tragedy

Jones had convinced himself that Evans and his own son were manipulating him financially. He wrongly believed that she had tricked him into signing over property deeds and was using his money through fraudulent housing benefit claims. His paranoia escalated, leading to the brutal killing.

Swift Justice

During his trial at Swansea Crown Court, Jones admitted to manslaughter but denied murder, claiming diminished responsibility. However, after less than three hours of jury deliberation, he was found guilty and sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison. Witnesses described him as having a short temper, and prosecutors argued that he lost control in a moment of rage.

A Family Torn Apart

Sophie Evans’s family was devastated by the tragedy. Her sister, Carrie Quinlan, expressed deep grief, saying, “Our lives have been completely destroyed by this senseless and cruel act.” Jamie Davies, Sophie’s partner and Jones’s son, called her “the most beautiful and caring person” and mourned the loss of the future they had planned together.

This tragic case highlights the deadly consequences of unchecked delusions and the importance of seeking help for mental health issues before they escalate into irreversible violence.