STEPHEN BOOTH SHOCKS AUDENSHAW AND SHAW WITH BRUTAL MURDER OF EX-WIFE SUSAN BOOTH

In a chilling act of violence that has sent shockwaves through the communities of Audenshaw and Shaw, Stephen Booth has been found guilty of the murder of his former wife, Susan Booth. The tragic incident unfolded amidst a heated dispute over the sale of their family home, a property that Booth himself had constructed. The events took a dark turn when Booth, a builder by profession, traveled from Audenshaw to Hillside Avenue in Shaw, where Susan had relocated following their separation in 2017.

According to reports, Booth’s motive was rooted in anger and frustration over the impending sale of their Tameside residence, which was set to be finalized within days for a sum exceeding £450,000. The victim, Susan, aged 62, was widely respected and loved by her family, who described her as “the epitome of caring, both in her professional and personal life.” Her life was tragically cut short when Booth, armed with an axe, launched a brutal attack on her. The assault occurred after Booth learned that the sale was imminent, and he traveled to Shaw, where Susan was working as a healthcare assistant at the Royal Oldham Hospital.

Sources indicate that Booth’s actions were premeditated. He attacked Susan with the axe as she returned home from her shift, inflicting fatal injuries. Following the attack, Booth contacted the police to report the crime, then left the scene before eventually confessing to the authorities. During police interviews, Booth admitted to the murder, and he was subsequently charged and convicted of the crime. He was sentenced to life imprisonment at Manchester Crown Court, with a minimum term of 22.5 years before eligibility for parole.

Investigators revealed that Booth’s decision to kill his ex-wife was triggered by a phone call from his solicitor on May 4th, informing him that the sale of their home was complete. This news appeared to have pushed him over the edge, leading to the tragic act of violence. Senior investigating officer Duncan Thorpe described the case as “complex and saddening,” emphasizing the profound loss suffered by Susan’s family, who mourn the death of a beloved mother and grandmother. The case has left the local communities of Audenshaw and Shaw grappling with the devastating consequences of this violent act, which has forever altered the lives of those involved.