Swansea Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Wife After Affair

David Clarke, 80, receives a life sentence for the brutal murder of his wife, Helen Clarke, following the revelation of an extramarital affair.

David Clarke, 80, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 21 years and eight months for murdering his wife, Helen Clarke, in Swansea.
The murder, described as 'uniquely savage', involved Clarke hitting his wife with a hammer, dousing her in petrol, and setting her on fire in their car.
Clarke had revealed an affair to his wife a month before the murder, leading to arguments and the eventual tragic incident.
Helen Clarke suffered severe burns and died two days later in hospital; her family described her as a 'loving, kind, and courageous woman'.
The case has drawn attention to the 'complexity and fragility of the human mind', with the family advocating for victims' rights and legislative change.