Stephen Barnsdale-Quean, aged 43, was found guilty of murdering his wife Chantelle at their residence in Darfield, South Yorkshire.
The killing took place on 4 March, when Barnsdale-Quean strangled his wife and then tried to mislead investigators by claiming she had attacked him.
The case went before Sheffield Crown Court, where he was convicted after a two-week trial.
He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 18 years.
The prosecution pointed out that Barnsdale-Quean's attempt to fabricate evidence included stabbing himself, seemingly to falsely portray Chantelle as the aggressor—a move the court condemned as cowardly.
Chantelle’s family shared their grief and loss, with her mother saying, 'Our whole family feels an immense emptiness without Chantelle.' They also dismissed speculation that Chantelle’s death was a suicide, emphasizing she had a bright future and much to live for.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
ked him. The case went before Sheffield Crown Court, where he was convicted after a two-week trial. He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 18 years. The prosecution pointed out that Barnsdale-Quean's atte...
Life or indeterminate sentence
18 years
He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 18 years
Prison sentence
18 years
He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 18 years
