CHARD MAN KILLS WIFE WITH HAMMER AND TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
Kevin Baker, 35, killed his wife, Tracey Baker, 41, with a hammer before killing himself in their home in Chard on July 4, 2015.Mr Baker was convinced that Mrs Baker, a hairdresser, had begun a new relationship.
After killing the mother-of-three by causing multiple blunt force head injuries, he took his own life with a ligature.
Mrs Baker’s father discovered their bodies in an upstairs bedroom of their home and contacted the police.
A blood-stained hammer and kitchen knife were found in the bedroom, but the court was told that the knife had not been used.
On the day of their deaths, Mrs Baker spent time with an old friend from school who she had recently contacted on Facebook.
Mrs Baker returned home alone and invited Mr Baker to the house.
Their children were staying with Mr Baker’s parents.
