92-Year-Old Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter of Wife in Exeter

92-year-old man admits to killing wife in Exeter home. Court hears details of tragic case.

October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Exeter, England — A 92-year-old man has admitted to the manslaughter of his 87-year-old wife at their home in Exeter, according to court records.

Laurence Billam appeared via video link at Exeter Crown Court and pleaded guilty to the death of Shirley Billam, who was found dead during a welfare check at their shared residence. He denied murder charges but accepted responsibility for the crime under the legal defense of diminished responsibility.

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The incident occurred at their home on Millbrook Lane in Edwards Court. Authorities reported signs of trauma on the victim’s body, leading to the filing of homicide charges against the elderly man. The case is now under further judicial review.

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