Husband inbid to killfirst TV admodel jailed

Depressed Peter Nunn, 63, decided to take his wife’s life and then his own at their home in Wookey, near Wells, Somerset, after falling into financial ruin.

Margaret Nunn, 80, woke in the early hours of May 27 last year to discover her husband, a former financial adviser, smothering her with a pillow.

Judge Jamie Tabor QC sentenced Nunn – who pleaded guilty to attempted murder at a previous hearing – to eight years in prison, of which he must serve at least half.

A restraining order was made against Nunn prohibiting him from directly or indirectly contacting his wife for the rest of his life.

Opening the case, prosecutor James Patrick said Mrs Nunn believed she summoned “superhuman” strength to force her husband of 32 years to the floor when he attempted to kill her.

Reading from Mrs Nunn’s statement, Mr Patrick said: “I was suddenly aware – half like a dream – that he was holding a pillow over my face. I shouted ‘get off, Peter get off’. I don’t know how, but I managed to get him off.”

The court heard Mr Nunn, who was born in Yorkshire, was 45,000 in debt after a series of disastrous investments.

Mrs Nunn was unaware of the couple’s financial position.

Ian Pringle, defending, said Nunn “idolised” his “stunningly beautiful wife”.

Mr Pringle said Nunn, a Rotarian in Wells, Somerset, made serious attempts at taking his own life in 1991 and 2000, and had a depressive disorder.