'We don't blame dad for killing mum, he was ill'
Summary
A man named Chris Stone-Houghton, diagnosed with a mental health condition, killed his wife Ruth and then himself in Portsmouth in 2022. An inquest found there was a lack of adequate support after Chris was discharged from a psychiatric hospital. His children do not blame him, citing his illness as the cause of the tragedy.Key Facts
- Chris and Ruth Stone-Houghton died at their home in Portsmouth in September 2022.
- Chris had been discharged from a psychiatric hospital weeks before the incident.
- Their children believe Chris's actions were due to his mental illness.
- Chris was diagnosed with psychotic depression amid struggles during the Covid pandemic.
- He had been discharged from St James' Hospital where he was receiving treatment.
- The inquest found that the family was not fully supported after his discharge.
- Chris had refused medication at home and struggled with paranoia and suicidal thoughts.
- The NHS trust did not provide early intervention treatment due to an age cut-off policy.
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