A FORMER soldier has been found guilty of murdering his wife after she was found strangled to death in her own bed.

Tracey Davies 48, was discovered slumped over her bed last year by worried family members near Bridgend, South Wales.

Davies killed Tracey after becoming wrongly convinced that she was going to leave him Credit: WNS

Tracey was killed by her husband just a year after their wedding Credit: WNS

Michael Davies strangled his wife to death just one year after their wedding when he wrongly suspected she was leaving him.

The 57-year-old has now been found guilty of the woman’s murder.

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Davies was also found in the bedroom and had self-inflicted stab wounds in April of last year.

A post-mortem examination found Tracey had died as a result of pressure to the neck.

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Tracey was brutally murdered by her former-soldier husband Credit: WNS

The killer suffered self-inflicted stab wounds to his body when he was found in their bedroom Credit: WNS

Davies initially told police his wife had left bed that morning to make coffee but had instead used the bathroom and returned to the bedroom, where they cuddled.

The defendant told police the next thing he remembered was sitting on her chest and fastening his hands around her neck.

He had previously admitted guilty to manslaughter but denied murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

In a tribute Tracey’s family said: “In loving memory of Tracey, an extraordinary woman whose strength, love, and humour touched every life she encountered.

“She was a devoted mother, a cherished sister, a loyal friend, and a radiant presence whose laughter could light up any room.

“Her unwavering support, fierce spirit, and boundless compassion made her the heart of her family and a second mum to many.

“Whether through a perfectly timed joke, a warm cwtch, or simply being there, she gave so much of herself to others.

“Her children were her greatest pride, and she fought for them with unmatched devotion.

“Though the ache of her absence is immense, her legacy lives on in the love she gave and the lives she changed. Nothing compares to her, and she will be loved, missed, and remembered always.”

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