The trial continues
A primary school teacher who stabbed her partner and buried his body in their back garden has told a court their relationship quickly deteriorated during the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020.
Answering questions from defence barrister Andrew Wheeler KC, Beal said she had decided to let Mr Billingham move back in with her in early 2019 after he promised to “go legit” and made a proposal of marriage. She told the court on Tuesday : “He really made an effort. I genuinely thought this could be the turning point.”
Alleging that Mr Billingham had shouted about crumbs being left in the kitchen, Beal added: “He would have a go at me. I would stay quiet.” Saying her self-esteem had “hit rock bottom” while living at Moore Street, Beal told the jury that after her partner was furloughed she had contacted her doctor to ask for an increase in her anti-depressant medication.
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