Summary
Tony Martin, a farmer who shot and killed a teenage intruder in 1999, left £2.5 million to Jacqueline Wadley, a former pub landlady, as revealed by his will. Martin's 2000 murder conviction was later reduced to manslaughter, and he spent three years in prison. The shooting led to nationwide discussions in the UK about homeowners' rights to defend their property.
Key Facts
- Tony Martin shot and killed Fred Barras, a 16-year-old intruder, in 1999 and injured another man, Brendon Fearon.
- Martin's original murder conviction was reduced to manslaughter in 2003 due to a diagnosis of paranoid personality disorder.
- Martin was released after serving three years in prison.
- His will left over £2.5 million to Jacqueline Wadley, a friend and former pub landlady.
- The shooting sparked a national debate in the UK about the rights of homeowners to defend their property.
- Martin's case influenced changes in UK law regarding "householder's defence" in situations involving intruders.
- Martin's estate was valued at approximately £2,567,795.
- Police and media coverage of the case was extensive at the time of the incident.
