Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Killing Wife in Drug-Induced Psychosis

Jeffrey James Godfrey killed his wife, Vanessa, on Valentine's Day 2022 and was convicted of manslaughter due to diminished responsibility.

Jeffrey James Godfrey, 53, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his wife, Vanessa Godfrey, at a Sunshine Coast resort on February 14, 2022.
The court ruled that Godfrey was suffering from drug-induced psychosis and paranoia, leading to a partial defense of diminished responsibility.
Justice Glenn Martin sentenced Godfrey to 12 years in prison, with 80% of the sentence to be served in custody before parole eligibility.
Godfrey's drug addiction, including long-term methamphetamine use, was cited as the cause of his mental illness and abnormal behavior.
The victim's daughter expressed relief at the sentencing, describing her mother as a caring and loving individual who was deeply missed by her family.