Suffolk Police insist they have the right victim support after man jailed for double murder
It's after Peter Nash was sentenced to at least 40 years in prison for killing his wife and daughter
Last updated 18th May 2023
Suffolk Police insist support is in place for victims of domestic abuse - after a man was jailed for life yesterday for the murder of his wife and 12 year old daughter.
47 year old Peter Nash will spent at least 40 years behind bars - for the killing of 43 year old Jillu Nash, and her 12 year old daughter, Louise in Great Waldingfield last September.
The court heard evidence he attempted to justify the killings using things he'd read on the internet.
DI Craig Powell is from Suffolk Police: "There are ways people can support these things, whether that's through Crimestoppers or our local policing team - they can report it if they fear anybody is becoming influenced by such mechanisms."
What happened?
43 year old Jillu Nash was found dead along with 12 year old daughter Louise Nash at their home in the Heath Estate in Great Waldingfield at around 10am on September 8th 2022.
46 year old Peter Nash was found guilty of both murders last week (12th May).
Firefighters had entered the home after reports of a gas leak, finding Jillu's husband, Peter Nash, lying on the bed next to Louise, holding a knife.
A post-mortem determined Jillu had died from pressure to the neck, while Louise had suffered a stab wound to the abdomen.
Nash, who was found at the scene with serious injuries, was charged with two counts of murder.
He represented himself throughout the trial, having previously told the judge: "In my mind, I know I am not guilty".
The court heard how Nash had discovered photographs of another man in Jillu’s possessions.
When he confronted her about them, he strangled her for 5-10 minutes until she passed out.
He then stuffed a t-shirt into her mouth.
He then sat with Jillu for an hour before deciding to kill 12 year old Louise, who was non-verbal and had complex care needs.
He initially tried to fill the house with gas, but later decided to stab Louise.
The jury at Ipswich Crown Court took just over two hours to convict Peter of two counts of murder on 12th May.
Links to help if you're affected domestic abuse
If you’re affected by issues raised in this article, there is help available from your local domestic abuse service at www.womensaid.org.uk.
· The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0808 2000 247 (run by Refuge)
· The Men’s Advice Line, for male domestic abuse survivors is 0808 801 0327 (run by Respect)
· The National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0800 999 5428 (run by Galop)
If you are in immediate danger always call 999.