“Pilot to leave jail with £200k divorce deal after murdering wife”
A pilot who tragically ended his wife’s life will be walking away from prison with a substantial £200,000 divorce settlement and a pension plan that pays out £30,000 yearly. This disturbing incident took place just a mere week before the couple’s divorce was set to be finalized.
The Shocking Divorce Settlement
Friends of the victim revealed that the reason behind the hefty payout was due to the fact that the pilot, Robert Brown, held a considerable financial interest in the property owned by his wife. As a result, he is entitled to a significant portion of the divorce settlement.
A Lucrative Final Salary Pension
Adding another layer to this tragic episode, the pilot is also set to receive an annual pension amounting to £30,000 from British Airways, his former employer. This generous pension plan was part of a final salary scheme that he had been a part of during his tenure at the airline.
A Dark Past Unveiled
Robert Brown had a prosperous career at British Airways, earning over £150,000 every year. Starting off in 1987, he steadily climbed the ranks to become a qualified pilot, eventually attaining the position of a captain in 2004. His pension contributions were being made by British Airways until his conviction in 2011 for the manslaughter of his wife.
The Tragic Incident
The horrifying incident that shook the foundation of this family occurred in 2010, when Brown mercilessly attacked his wife, Joanna Simpson, with a hammer in their home in Windsor, Berkshire. The brutality of the act left many stunned and questioning the motives behind such a gruesome act.
Legal Hurdles and Conviction
Despite being eligible for early release last year, the Justice Secretary, Alex Chalk, intervened and blocked any attempts at granting Brown an early release. His conviction of manslaughter mandates that he must serve the remainder of his 26-year sentence until the year 2036, when he will reach the age of 72. Only a decision by the Parole Board could potentially alter this timeline.
The recent ITV documentary, ‘The British Airways Killer’, further shed light on the tragic case, captivating millions of viewers and bringing the story to a wider audience. The chilling details of the crime and its aftermath continue to haunt those who have followed the developments closely.