Man who staged wife's suicide jailed for murder
Summary
Michael Thompson was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 33 years for the rape and murder of his estranged wife, Kimberley Thompson, in Northampton. He staged her death to look like a suicide but was found guilty after a six-week trial revealed he had subjected her to years of abuse and killed her in August 2025.Key Facts
- Michael Thompson, 56, killed his estranged wife Kimberley Thompson, 43, in their home in August 2025.
- He suffocated her and then staged the scene to appear as a suicide.
- The couple had been separated and were in the process of divorcing; they had two children.
- Thompson was found guilty of rape, murder, and two counts of trying to cover up the crime.
- Kimberley had suffered years of domestic abuse, including controlling and physical violence.
- Thompson refused to attend his sentencing hearing in court.
- The judge sentenced him to a minimum of 33 years in prison.
- Kimberley’s daughter spoke about the pain caused and condemned her father’s actions.
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