Killer who told cops he ‘disposed’ of wife, 60, after knifing her 77 times & beating her with dog food can jailed

NewsUK News A MONSTER who told police he had “disposed” of his wife after stabbing her 77 times in a brutal murder has been jailed. Robert Alexander slaughtered former nurse Christina Alexander, 60, and bludgeoned her with a dog food can at their home in Dosthill, Tamworth in June 2025. After killing his wife, the 66-year-old changed his clothes, put the bins out, and sat in the lounge with his dogs before calling 999. Alexander told officers: “It’s all to do with money, dictating to me how I spend my inheritance. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! “She came into my life about eight years ago with nothing.” He continued: “I’ve disposed of my wife.” Alexander has now been jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years after he was convicted of murder. Stafford Crown Court heard the killer claimed he stabbed Christina to death in self-defence after “losing the plot”. But Christine had told police before she died that she was living under a “constant threat of violence” from Alexander. The brute had previously put his wife in a headlock, strangled her then bit his cheek – leading to a conviction for battery. Most read in The Sun Alexander, who was issued with a domestic violence protection order, also waved an iron bar at Christine on another occasion in June 2021. By the time of the murder, Christine had bravely taken steps to end the relationship – including consulting a solicitorand making financial arrangements to live independently. Chillingly, she told her sister: “I’ll probably be dead before then.” Domestic abuse - how to get help DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone - including men - and does not always involve physical violence. Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship: Emotional abuse – Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse – gaslighting – being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to Threats and intimidation – Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you Physical abuse – This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten. Sexual abuse – Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent. If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers: The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night Men who are being abused can call Respect Men’s Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or ManKind on 0182 3334 244 Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring Galop on 0800 999 5428 If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always ring 999 Remember, you are not alone. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime. Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse. During the trial, the monster claimed his depression and autism reduced his responsibility over Christine’s killing. Narmina Rafiq from the CPS said: “This was a complex and challenging prosecution involving detailed psychiatric evidence and conflicting expert opinion about Robert Alexander’s mental state. “Alexander told different stories to different people and changed his version of events when it suited him. “The jury carefully considered all of the evidence and rejected his claims of self-defence and diminished responsibility. “We were able to demonstrate that his actions were driven by control, both over his wife and over money, and that his self-harm formed part of that pattern, rather than being the result of a serious mental disorder.”