Summary
An 18-year-old from Prestatyn, named Tristan Roberts, killed his mother, Angela Shellis, after announcing his intentions on the social media platform Discord. He was obsessed with violence and serial killers and meticulously planned the attack. Roberts was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 22.5 years.
Key Facts
- Tristan Roberts, a teenager from Prestatyn, killed his mother in October 2025.
- Before the murder, he posted his plans on Discord, a social media platform.
- Roberts used knives, hammers, and axes in the attack.
- He recorded the event on a dictaphone and lied to his brother about his mother's whereabouts afterward.
- Angela Shellis's body was found in a park by dog walkers.
- Roberts was arrested the same day and charged with murder on October 28.
- Police discovered Roberts had been posting misogynistic messages online and had a fascination with fictional serial killers.
- He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22.5 years.
