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Husband, prosecuted by Rebecca Wade KC, sentenced to minimum of 20 years for murdering wife

Rebecca Wade KC
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Megan Blackwell

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On Tuesday 3 September, Robert Alexander was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 20 years after stabbing his wife at least 77 times. 

In the early hours of 23 June 2025, Alexander stabbed his wife at their home in Tamworth.

Alexander was found guilty at Stafford Crown Court in June and was sentenced this week. 

Rebecca Wade KC was instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service.

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Written by Megan Blackwell

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