Man guilty of murdering his mother at their Peterborough home
He's due to be sentenced in April
A jury has found Gregory Coulson guilty of the murder of his mother, Carmen Coulson, at their home in Peterborough.
The 31-year-old stabbed his 67-year-old mother to death in their Lingwood Park home in Longthorpe.
Police were notified by Coulson at 2.44am on Sunday, 9th February last year, although it's believed the fatal attack occurred the evening prior.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Mrs Coulson deceased in the detached property.
The post-mortem detailed numerous wounds on her body, including a lethal stab wound to the heart.
During the trial at Huntingdon Law Courts, Coulson's defense claimed that intruders had broken in and killed his mother.
However, the jury rejected this narrative and confirmed his guilt unanimously today.
Detective Inspector Mark Dollard commented on the attack, noting evidence of Coulson's heavy cocaine and alcohol usage in the months leading up to the murder.
He emphasized the tragedy of Carmen's death for her family and extended his thoughts to them, acknowledging their dignity throughout the trial.
Statements during Coulson's arrest revealed him questioning officers about the sentencing duration for murder.
In police interviews, Coulson admitted responsibility for his mother's murder, explaining he was listening to music, painting, and drinking vodka that night.
He described feelings of distress and dissatisfaction, stating, “If I'm honest this is totally out of my character, I've not been happy for a while."
Coulson confessed to taking a steak knife from the kitchen and stabbing his mother around 10pm, subsequently going to bed and later contacting police.
Gregory Coulson's sentencing is scheduled for 17th April at a court yet to be confirmed.