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Stabbing inquest resumes

The inquest into the murder and suicide of an elderly couple from Kendal resumes.

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Peggy and Stanley Wilson, inquest findings

The coroner has told the court in Kendal that Mrs Wilson died as a result of an unlawful killing and Mr Wilson killed himself. Coroner Ian Smith said:

"This was not a suicide pact or a mercy killing. This was not a long standing plot either. Mr Wison was suffering from a severe mental illness."

– Ian Smith, Coroner

Peggy Wilson died due to multiple injuries, Stanley Wilson died from stab wounds to the neck. Mrs Wilson had signs of Asphyxia, blunt force injuries and defence wounds to the arm consistent with a sustained and violent attack.Mr Smith added:

"They were a happy, loving, devoted couple until very close to the end"

– Ian Smith, Coroner
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