Cannock, England — A jury is currently deliberating the fate of Kirsty Carless, a 33-year-old woman accused of fatally stabbing her ex-partner on Christmas Day. The incident unfolded in the early hours of December 25, 2024, after Carless allegedly discovered Louis Price’s dating profile on a popular app, purportedly igniting feelings of jealousy and rage.
During the trial at Stafford Crown Court, prosecutors detailed that Carless was under the influence of cocaine and alcohol when she took a kitchen knife from her home. Authorities allege she traveled by taxi to Price’s parents’ residence in Norton Canes, believing he was with another woman. Surveillance footage captured Carless as she approached the home and subsequently followed Price around the garden.
The tragic encounter culminated with Price, 31, being found on the conservatory floor suffering from a single stab wound to the chest. Evidence presented in court revealed Carless had frantically called Price 45 times within a short span, alongside multiple calls to a taxi company to check the status of her ride.
Carless reportedly instructed the taxi driver to wait outside while she entered the property at around 3 a.m., where the stabbing occurred. She fled just minutes later, returning to her parents’ home, where she was later apprehended by police.
Concerns over domestic violence were raised prior to this incident, as Price had been flagged by authorities as being at a high risk for such abuse. At the time of the stabbing, Carless was already out on bail after being charged with strangling Price during a previous incident in November 2024.
In her defense, Carless expressed a lack of memory surrounding the stabbing, asserting that she is not a violent individual. She claimed her intention was to confront Price regarding alleged theft, rather than to cause harm. Carless emphasized that upon realizing what had happened, she panicked and fled the scene.
She faces charges including murder, possession of an offensive weapon, and prior allegations related to the November incident. The jury was given the case for consideration by Judge Mr. Justice Choudhury at approximately 11:41 a.m. on Monday.
The outcome of this high-profile trial will likely draw significant attention due to its implications regarding domestic violence and mental health issues.
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