A KILLER pensioner has admitted murdering his wife after she was knifed to death at a holiday park.
Denise Steeves, 59, was attacked by 71-year-old Simon Steeves at Diamond Meadow Lodge Park in Brean, Somerset.
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The killer husband then made a chilling 999 call where he told police about the gruesome crime.
He later told officers he stabbed Denise following a row but “did not remember picking up the knife”.
Steeves is now facing a life sentence after pleading guilty to murder.
Bristol Crown Court was told the horror, which was described as “out of the blue”, unfolded on October 25 last year.
Just days before the killing, the couple had discussed watching Avatar on Facebook in one of their final date nights.
They regularly uploaded pictures of their scenic walks with black pug-beagle cross dog Frank.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Neil Meade from the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “My sincere condolences and thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of Denise, who have supported our investigation since the incident in October last year.
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“Steeves fatally wounded his wife out of the blue following an argument in their Brean home. There had previously been no reports of violence between the pair.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported this investigation, including witnesses, first responders and the team who have worked tirelessly on this case.
“We hope this gives Denise’s loved ones some closure, knowing the man who took Denise from them too soon will soon be in jail.”
Steeves was remanded into custody to be sentenced on March 1.
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