Man called 999 after killing wife in 'failed suicide pact'
A man who killed his wife in what he claimed was a failed suicide pact said he only dialled 999 so his sister would not make the grim discovery, a jury has heard.
The jury was told that a crying Mr Mansfield told another officer: "I had to do it for my wife. I want to be dead."A murder investigation was launched following the discovery of Dyanne Mansfield's body He felt sad that his wife was no longer alive but also said he was relieved she had got her wish after she was diagnosed with lung cancer six months previously.
On the night of the killing he said he told his wife: "It's going to be the most difficult thing I could ever think of. I love you so much."
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