Helen Almey Wiki – Biography
Helen Almey found dead and Martin Griffiths, 48, after finding out she had found love again.
The new couple died from stab wounds after being found by police at the detached property Ms. Almey previously shared with him in Duffield, Derbys.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, they were both pronounced dead at the scene.
Hancock, who has three children, aged nine, four, and three, with his wife was arrested after he dialed 999 himself.
A court heard he had traveled all the way to his former home after discovering on Boxing Day his wife had started a relationship with another man.
Ms. Almey, who had walked out on Hancock just a few months earlier, was stabbed with such ferocity the knife’s handle went into her stomach.
Prosecutor Jeanette Stevenson said at an earlier hearing: “They had separated some time ago.
“His mother called 999 and informed the police that he had gone back to his former home.
“He found out on Boxing Day that his wife was seeing another man.
“He left his mother’s address, where his children were also staying, with two knives. His mother said he felt like killing them.
Helen Almey Age
Helen Almey died at the age of 39 years.
Cause of Death
A jealous headteacher is facing life in jail for murdering his estranged wife and her new boyfriend in a New Year’s Day bloodbath at the former marital home.
Rhys Hancock, 40, went berserk and stabbed to death Helen Almey, 39, and Martin Griffiths, 48, after finding out she had found love again.
The new couple died from stab wounds after being found by police at the detached property Ms. Almey previously shared with him in Duffield, Derbys.
PE teacher Ms. Almey and Mr. Griffiths, a company director of a marketing firm, were discovered in a pool of blood at the £400,000 property on New Zealand Lane just after 4 am.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, they were both pronounced dead at the scene.
Rhys Hancock Arrested
A jealous headteacher is facing life in jail for murdering his estranged wife and her new boyfriend in a New Year’s Day bloodbath at the former marital home.
Rhys Hancock, 40, went berserk and stabbed to death Helen Almey, 39, and Martin Griffiths, 48, after finding out she had found love again.
The new couple died from stab wounds after being found by police at the detached property Ms. Almey previously shared with him in Duffield, Derbys.
Today Hancock, of Etwall, Derbys, pleaded guilty at Derby Crown Court to two counts of murder via video link and was told he would be sentenced at a later date.
“The police tried to contact Mrs. Hancock but they could only reach her answerphone.
“Police received another 999 calls from Mr. Hancock saying he had murdered his wife and that the children were safe at his mother’s house.
“Mr. Hancock was arrested at the scene and then questioned about the murders and before being charged.”
Helen Almey Family
Devastated family members previously paid tribute to “beautiful and bubbly” Ms. Almey and adventure-mad Mr. Griffiths. Ms. Almey’s family said in a statement: “The family is devastated at the loss of Helen who was a lovely, beautiful, friendly, bubbly and social person.
“We would like to thank people for allowing us privacy at this most difficult of times.”
Relatives of Mr. Griffiths, who lived in Derby, added: “Martin was a lovely dad, husband, son, brother, and uncle, who had a passion for adventure, running, and a love of animals.
“He enjoyed traveling the world, mountain climbing, and spending time with his two children.
“He will be greatly missed. We would also like to ask that people respect our privacy and allow us space to grieve as we attempt to come to terms with his death.”
Neighbors had previously spoken of how Ms. Almey had been “finally getting her life back together” after kicking her husband out for good.
They also told how they heard screams in the street of “They’re dead. They’re dead. What have you f******g done?” at around 3 am on New Year’s Day
Derbyshire Police previously said the force had referred itself to the police watchdog over contact they had with Ms. Almey prior to her death.
It is understood officers were called to her semi-detached home over the Christmas period after she rang 999 for help.
Chief Superintendent Hayley Barnett, of Derbyshire Police, said: “The thoughts of everyone at Derbyshire Constabulary are with the family and friends of Mrs. Hancock and Mr. Griffiths.
“Our thoughts are also with the Duffield community, which is understandably shocked by this incident.”
