Man pleads guilty to murdering mother of three
Hampshire and Isle of Wight ConstabularyA man has pleaded guilty during his trial to murdering a "devoted" mother of three children.
Samantha Murphy, 32, was found dead at a house in Wadham Road, Portsmouth, on 5 June 2025.
Charlie Jeans, 31, of Margate Road, Southsea, changed his plea on the fifth day of his trial at Portsmouth Crown Court, police said.
He was remanded in custody to be sentenced on Wednesday.
In a previous tribute, Ms Murphy's family said: "Sammie-Jo, our bright, smiling soul, radiated joy to everyone she met.
"She was a devoted mother to her three beautiful children, the bubbly baby sister who brought laughter and light to her siblings, and the fun-loving auntie who adored her nieces and nephews."
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