A father revealed that his daughter, a talented artist named Isobella Knight, was strangled to death by her husband after she expressed her intention to leave him. The husband, Paul Knight, admitted to the crime of killing Isobella in their home in Burton Latimer, Northants, while their two children were present. Isobella’s father, Tim Davies, shared that she had endured years of controlling and abusive behavior from her husband. The family only learned about the extent of the abuse after Isobella’s tragic death, causing immense emotional distress.
Paul Knight confessed to the murder at Northampton Crown Court and is awaiting sentencing. Following the incident, he made failed suicide attempts before being found by police officers, who then discovered Isobella’s body in their home. A post-mortem examination confirmed that Isobella died from strangulation. Their two young children are now under the care of Isobella’s mother and her partner, as concerns arise about Knight’s potential influence over them.
Isobella’s family expressed their support for “Jade’s Law,” which aims to remove parental responsibility from a parent convicted of killing their partner, but noted the delay in its implementation. Isobella’s father remembered her as a loving and dedicated mother, emphasizing her positive impact on her children. Detectives described the case as a tragic instance of violence against a woman who had a promising future ahead of her. They acknowledged Isobella’s exceptional qualities and the devastating loss her daughters now face without their mother.