UK Man Pleads Guilty to Dismembering Wife, Searched Online About Post-Death Benefits

Nicholas Metson admits to killing and dismembering his wife, Holly Bramley, following a history of coercive behavior and animal cruelty.

Nicholas Metson pleads guilty to the murder of his wife, Holly Bramley, after initially denying the allegations.
Metson dismembered Bramley's body into over 200 pieces, storing them before disposal in a river with help from a friend.
Following the murder, Metson conducted online searches about benefits from his wife's death and whether she could haunt him.
Bramley's family described Metson's behavior as coercive control and manipulation, leading to a breakdown in their marriage.
Metson's history includes previous offenses against partners and animal cruelty, including killing Bramley's pets in brutal ways.