A man assaulted his wife of 51 years during a dispute over a record player, leading to serious charges and a court appearance.
Cornwall: So, there’s this really troubling story about a guy named Neil Palmer. He’s 74 and has been married for over 50 years. But things took a dark turn when he got into a fight with his wife over a record player.
It all happened at their home. Neil was having trouble with the player, and when his wife tried to help, he just lost it. They ended up arguing, and it escalated quickly. He shoved her to the ground and then dragged the fight outside to keep it from disturbing their son.
Outside, things got really scary. He grabbed her scarf and twisted it around her neck, making it hard for her to breathe. A neighbor heard the commotion and rushed over to help. Eventually, the police were called, and Neil was arrested.
During questioning, he admitted to what he did but tried to downplay it, saying he just fell on her. He later pleaded guilty to assault and strangulation. His wife even spoke in court about how his behavior had gotten worse over the years, going from yelling to physical violence.
They’re in the middle of a divorce now, and Neil has a history of being abusive, though he hadn’t been convicted before. The judge gave him a suspended sentence and told him he needs to work on his anger issues. It’s a tough situation, and it’s clear that this kind of violence is taken very seriously.
If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic abuse, there are resources available. You can call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline for support.
