Western Daily Press (Saturday)
Man, 71, admits murder of partner at holiday park
A71-YEAR-OLD man has admitting murdering his wife at their holiday park home. Simon Steeves, fatally stabbed his wife Denise Steeves, 59, at Diamond Meadow Lodge Park in Brean, Somerset.
Bristol Crown Court heard how after stabbing his wife, the defendant called 999 and told police he had murdered her. Steeves, of Weston Road, Brean, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to the murder that was described as “out of the blue” on October 25 last year.
Police arrived first on the scene and arrested Steeves.
An officer provided Denise with CPR until paramedics arrived but, despite their best efforts, she died at the scene.
When Steeves was interviewed, he admitted killing his wife following an argument and “did not remember picking up the knife”.
He was charged the day after the incident on October 26.
He will be sentenced next month. Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Neil Meade from the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “My sincere condolences and thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of Denise, who have supported our investigation since the incident in October last year.
“Steeves fatally wounded his wife out of the blue following an argument in their Brean home.
“There had previously been no reports of violence between the pair.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported this investigation, including the witnesses, first responders and the team who have worked tirelessly on this case.
“We hope this gives Denise’s loved ones some closure, knowing the man who took Denise from them too soon will soon be in jail.”
Steeves will appear at Bristol Crown Court on Friday, March 1 for sentencing.