Warwickshire pilot found guilty of murdering estranged wife in fit of rage in Knightcote

A former airline pilot from Warwickshire has been found guilty of murdering his estranged wife in a fit of rage in Knightcote last year.
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Andrew McIntosh

At Warwick Crown Court today (Wednesday 23 May), a jury found Andrew Thomas McIntosh, 54, of Woolscott, guilty of murdering Patricia McIntosh on the November 15 2017.

On that evening, Andrew McIntosh went to their marital home in Knightcote to discuss the sale of the property.

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Patricia repeatedly asked him to leave, but Andrew McIntosh ignored her pleas and consumed with anger he beat her to death; striking her multiple times to the head with punches, kicks, and a saucepan.

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Patricia McIntosh

He then drove home and drank a bottle of wine, leaving Patricia to die from her injuries.

Friends of Andrew McIntosh reported their concerns to police who attended the property where they discovered Patricia, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers circulated details of Andrew McIntosh's vehicle and he was stopped at 9.45pm and arrested.

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Following the verdict, Detective Sergeant Gareth Unett, said, "Andrew McIntosh claimed he didn't know what he was doing and that he was not culpable for his actions.

"However, the jury saw him for what he is, a violent manipulative man.

"Following their separation he had the arrogance to believe he could continue to control Patricia.

"Andrew McIntosh went to the house that night with the intention of getting his own way; when he didn't, he beat Patricia to death.

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"This wasn't a moment of madness, this was a ferocious and sustained attack that left Patricia with multiple injuries to her head and body.

"Throughout the investigation police have spoken to many people, all of whom describe Patricia as a beautiful, kind, caring woman. She was much loved by her friends and family. It is clear no punishment can put right the pain Andrew McIntosh has caused them."

In a statement, Patricia's family, said: "We'd like to thank the police and Crown Prosecution Service for their professionalism and determination to get the right outcome for Patricia.

"We still don't understand and accept how or why this happened and why he has put us through a trial; he had the choice to do the right thing and plead guilty. He has shown no remorse.

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"No sentence is long enough and no sentence will bring her back.

"We will continue to go on with our lives and make her proud, as we were of her. She is always with us.

"We ask for privacy and the opportunity to try and heal in peace."

Andrew McIntosh will be sentenced tomorrow (Thursday 24 May) morning.

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