Man from Tamworth who stabbed wife 77 times in frenzied attack has been jailed for life

Robert Alexander, 67, must serve a minimum of 20 years.

The court heard how on 23 June 2025, the killer called 999 to tell police he had murdered his wife Christina, a nurse of 40 years.

He said he had killed Christina because of an argument over finances but then remained silent in interview. During the investigation it was established he stabbed her 77 times, strangled her and struck her head with a tin.

He pleaded not guilty to murder by way of diminished responsibility but was found guilty by unanimous verdict in June and was today, (September 1), at Stafford Crown Court, sentenced to life.

Christina’s brother Neil said: “Tina was somebody that throughout her life just wanted to help people.

“From a young age, she wanted to follow in our mother’s footsteps and become a nurse.

"We have been trying our hardest to remember all the happy memories of my sister, she was always there for all her brothers and sisters. Robert can cowardly take away my sister’s life but he can never take away our memories.”

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Superintendent Charlotte Naughton said: “This was a devastating incident, where Christina’s life was violently ended too soon.

“No sentence will bring Christina back, however I hope our investigation is able to provide some closure to Christina’s loved ones.

“Domestic abuse remains one of the most harmful and pervasive crimes we face. Warwickshire Police is committed to taking robust action against those who perpetrate abuse, controlling behaviour and violence.”