KILLER’S PLEA 

Man, 31, admits murdering mum-of-three, 32, found dead inside her home

An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Charlie James Jeans, 31, who admitted to murdering Samantha Murphy

A MAN has admitted to killing a mum-of-three who was found dead inside her house.

Charlie James Jeans, 31, was at Portsmouth Crown Court on Monday when he changed his plea to guilty.

Mugshot of Charlie James Jeans, 31, who admitted to murdering Samantha Murphy.
Charlie James Jeans, 31, has pleaded guilty to murdering a mum-of-three last year
 
Samantha Murphy smiling.Samantha Murphy, 32, was found dead at her house in Portsmouth in June 5, 2025Credit: Solent
Officers were called to a house on Wadham Road in Portsmouth on June 5, 2025, following reports that a body had been located.

Samantha Murphy, 32, was found dead at the property.

Following a murder investigation into the tragic death, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary arrested two men on suspicion of murder.

During the fifth day of a trial, Jeans, of Margate Road in Southsea, admitted to murdering Samantha.

He has been remanded to appear at the same court for sentencing on June 17.

CRE: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/39422661/man-admits-murdering-mum-of-three/