Bermudian Jailed In UK For Stabbing His Wife

July 26, 2013

5099461-mobileBermudian John Richardson has been jailed for six years in the UK after he stabbed his wife twice in the neck as they sat down to eat pizza, the Stoke Sentinel reports.

The 56-year-old accused his partner of 12 years of having an affair while he was away in Bermuda. She denied the accusations but checked his emails and found one of a sexual nature from a woman, the Sentinel reports.

That led to the couple arguing and her telling Richardson to leave, the Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard.

Prosecutor David Jackson said the defendant stabbed his wife, and the court heard the victim’s 18-year-old daughter ran in the room and pulled Richardson away.

Richardson, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

Stephen Oldham, mitigating, said the offence was not premeditated. He added Richardson, a prison officer who has no previous convictions, was genuinely remorseful.

You can read the full story here on Stokesentinel.co.uk.

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  1. Nuffin but da Truth says:

    a prison officer in prison in the UK…
    over there he’s already someone’s bee~atch!

  2. Zombie Apocalypse says:

    In Bermuda he’d have got a $500 fine and a mild rebuke from the judge.

  3. The Ombudsman makes a statement and says:

    wondering what you would do if your faced with the fact that your WIFE cheated on you….for some people its not easy

    • Sir George Somers says:

      Are you condoning his actions?

      I would throw her out of the house, seek marriage counselling, and last resort divorce. No violence!

    • longtail says:

      @The Ombudsman makes a statement and – you need to read the article to see who was doing the cheating!
      @Zombie Apocalypse – you are indeed correct: you can take a man out of the country but you cannot take the country out of the man!

    • RME says:

      @Ombudsman – read much??? SHE checked HIS emails and found one of a sexual nature from another WOMAN….

      He must be related to the dude in yesterday’s article who assaulted his wife while he had his mistress in the car.

      • Whistling Frog says:

        @ RME: And your point is? I have women text me all the time and sometimes theres a little cheap talk going on and thats all it is… I guess you must of been the woman who sent him that email.

  4. LeaveandDontComeBack says:

    Horray! One less Bermudian male that us Bermudian females need to worry about or deal with..I wish that all of the pyscho Bermudians males would leave the country and go to the UK!

    You are all doing us a favour!

    At least if they do the crime there, they will do the time!!

    • bermyfootball says:

      U must b single and alone. One less Bermudian male?

      • smith da truth says:

        Alota bermy girls are jus as crazy as the males. More then Half of yall single n twerkin. Lay down with the “one less bda male” bs. U complain to much

      • LeaveandDontComeBack says:

        LOL..you fools..not alone and no baby drama either..and had a wonderful father who was not out making babies with other women or beating on my Mom. Two parents homes..no single parent drama in my household..LOL

        Sorry that some of you were brought up in ‘dysfunctional’ homes where you think pilandering and beating off women is acceptable and normal.

        So sad.

      • LeaveandDontComeBack says:

        To you losers…Not alone and loving my life.

        How many of you know someone who has their own home, no kids, great job, good education, and happy.

        Seen too many of your types dutring my lifestyle and you are losers!!

        And may I add, brought up in a very stable home with TWO parents who were married and good providers…
        My father was a good man, not a womanizer or had kids all over the place with women in every parish.

        Sad that some of you think that your dysfunctional way of life is normal…sad!

    • Teed off says:

      I guess you don’t Bermudian men but I bet you have a father and you think the same Of him or Some other women might

    • Teed off says:

      I Guess you don’t Like I Bermudian Men I should have said but I also hope you don’t have a son

      • LeaveandDontComeBack says:

        @Teed off…guess you didn’t read my last post…I DO NOT have children….
        And I like Bermudian men, the ones that don’t have baby mama drama, who are employed, that are NOT abusers of women, drugs or alcohol!!

    • Tommy Chong says:

      Are you insinuating that the only psychos in Bermuda are Bermudian Males or are you alright with other psychos as long as they are not Bermudians?

    • Um Um Like says:

      and all the skanky Bermudian women that have six kids with seven men should go with them!

      • LeaveandDontComeBack says:

        @Um Um like..’six kids with seven men’…LMAO…I agree, but that’s another post..

        Let the UK welcome all of them with open arms!

  5. u.n.i.a.g says:

    not funny cause im been lock up he kool as fox that—-

  6. letmypeoplego says:

    @leaveanddontcomeback- I like you vibe..very confident..you should put a post on you tube..keep ruflling them feathers..:)

  7. Hang in there says:

    Hey John, hang in there. We do not know the circumstances surrounding this altercation and know that this is out of character for you. Continue to seek God’s guidance throughout this time and as the article states, we know you are remorseful.

    • Sandy Bottom says:

      “We do not know the circumstances of this altercation”?

      He stabbed her in the frikkin neck. Twice.

  8. Campervan says:

    Is this the point where British bloggers should scream “send him back from where he came from, why should UK tax payers have to pay for his incarceration?” You know like the comments levelled at convicted non Bermudians here,. After all, whats good for the goose;)

  9. Ignorant people says:

    I wish you bermudians would stop being so closed minded and believing everything you hear. This is NOT even the real story. Just a bunch if lies derived from the opposite party. The woman is….. I am not condoning any actions that have been done but there is more than one villain in this situation.

  10. unknown says:

    Don’t believe everything you read. There’s always three sides to every story, his, hers and the truth. From someone who knows him personally for one that was not his wife nor did he cheat. …. Also remember that he has children old enough to read these posts who have to deal with this for the next six years. Bermudians are so quick to knock each other down rather then help each other out. The bible says Let him who is without sin cast the first stone, so who are any of you to judge. I just wish his family the best as they get through this tough time and encourage you all to pray for him instead of judging him.

  11. Sherry says:

    @unknown- sensible comment. One cannot even make a comment without being accused of making excuses for someone or condoning behavior. Both forums have comments from people who read the article and have made harsh comments. As you know some of the facts reported were not true. So false conclusions were made. Some people on both news forums need to read what some people are saying in an indirect way about this unfortunate situation. It amazes me how people can comment so much on a few reported facts and cannot accept when someone simply corrects a statement. Like no fixed abode and does not work and has a history of abusing. I am sure you know that he lived and worked here and was only on vacation. He does not have a history of abusing women. Now I will expect to be accused of making excuses!