A man strangled his son’s girlfriend and casually stopped for lunch afterward, shocking the community with his actions and the circumstances surrounding them
Llanelli: A shocking incident unfolded when a man named Richard Jones was accused of strangling his son’s girlfriend, Sophie Evans. After the attack, he casually went to a bakery for lunch. Can you believe that?
This all happened back in July 2023. Sophie, just 30 years old, answered the door wrapped in a towel after a shower. Sadly, she was later found dead in her kitchen. It’s heartbreaking.
Jones, who is 50, admitted to killing Sophie but claims it was manslaughter due to diminished responsibility. He was in court, and the prosecutor laid out the details of the case.
Footage from a Ring doorbell showed Jones leaving Sophie’s house just 44 minutes after arriving. He looked rushed, running to his car and then coming back briefly before leaving again. It’s chilling to watch.
Afterward, he went to Jenkins Bakery and ordered a tuna roll and a custard slice. Can you imagine? He even brought those items home, acting like nothing happened.
A post-mortem confirmed that Sophie died from neck compression. It’s a tragic loss for her family, who described her as beautiful and amazing. They’re heartbroken.
During police interviews, Jones claimed he felt financially exploited by Sophie and his son, Jamie. He said he “lost his temper” before the incident. It’s a sad situation all around.
Sophie was in a relationship with Jamie, who was in prison at the time. She was managing the mortgage payments, which adds another layer to this tragic story.
The trial is ongoing, and it’s expected to last two weeks. Everyone is waiting to see how this unfolds.
