Olubunmi Abodunde, 48, was remanded in the UK for murdering his 41-year-old wife Taiwo.
The cruel, ‘ruthless and cold-blooded’ attack horrified the town and left three children without their mother.
Mail Online states the incident occurred in Newmarket, Suffolk, on November 28, 2023. After hearing unusual noises from the Abodunde home, police were called.
Olubunmi Abodunde was found inside with his son’s skateboard despite bail restrictions for domestic violence.
Prosecutors described Taiwo Abodunde’s “catastrophic injuries” from her spouse in court.
Strangulation, stamping, and skateboard head knocks were found in the post-mortem.
Extreme violence damaged the skateboard.
Olubunmi Abodunde regularly accused his wife of cheating during the trial, revealing his jealousy and distrust.
This toxic chemistry and money disagreements made the marriage unstable.
As the trial began, Abodunde altered his plea from innocent to guilty.
Ipswich Crown Court Judge Martyn Levett called the defendant “ferocious, ruthless, cold-blooded, callous, and savage”.
He sentenced him to life with a minimum of 17 years in prison, underlining the crime.
The tragedy has called into question law enforcement’s domestic violence response.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating Suffolk Constabulary’s response to Abodunde family occurrences.
Three officers are being investigated for the fatal assault.
This instance highlights the devastation of domestic violence and the necessity for immediate victim help.
The community must work harder to avert future catastrophes as it mourns Taiwo Abodunde.
