Yahoo News Face of Staffordshire murderer, 34, who stabbed wife to death
Murderer Dale Crook stabbed his wife to death. Police discovered the body of Milica Zilic at the couple's home - on Wolverhampton Road, in Stafford - after a relative raised concerns for Crook's welfare.
The 28-year-old victim had suffered a stab wound to the chest. Now 34-year-old Crook has been jailed for almost 12 years after admitting his wife's murder.
The grim discovery was made on November 27, 2023. A knife was recovered from the flat.
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Staffordshire Police secured the conviction.
Following the case at Stafford Crown Court, Detective Inspector Ian Fitzgerald said: “My thoughts and condolences are still very much with Milica’s family. I’d like to thank all the officers and staff and criminal justice partners who helped with this investigation and have helped us to secure justice for Milica.”
