One marriage of 40 years broke up in Norfolk in a gun burst of anger over a shattering discovery concerning two of the rescue pets. With the case involving Claire Bridger being tried at Norwich Crown Court, someone has come forward with additional information on the events that preceded the near-fatal stabbing of her estranged husband, Keith Bridger.
The Breaking Point: A 40-year Relationship Ends in Tragedy.
What was meant to be a typical dialogue on the issue of mediation sessions, ended up becoming a scene of hysterical violence. Claire Bridger, aged 64, came to see her husband on July 17, at his new house in Bramerton. The two people had lived together all their lives, and were now splitting, yet the issue of conflict was not the marriage itself but their dogs.
Prosecutor Peter Gair said Claire posed a basic question; she inquired, Where are my dogs? The reply that the dogs had been euthanized caused an instant and violent outburst.
The Rescue Dogs vs. the World.
According to the court, the couple adopted two rescue dogs in March 2020 and a year later. Nevertheless, the animals were said to experience serious behavioral problems. Witnesses characterized the pets as
: • “Quite noisy”
• “Quite bitey”
• Difficult to rehome.
After the disintegration of the marriage, Keith Bridger had shifted into a one-bedroom house in which he could not keep the animals. He had them euthanized without the knowledge of Claire in the event that he failed in his effort to find them a new home.
I Just Saw Red: The Moment of the Attack.
When Claire Bridger, on receiving the news, screamed, it is said, and said, You have killed my dogs! The prosecution accuses her of lunging at Mr. Bridger with a knife in a manner that brought her two times to his chest and abdomen, stabbing him twice with it.
The 999 Response and Call Emergency.
In the trial, a 999 call recorded at 9: 18 PM was played to the jurors. In the audio:
Claire is heard screaming and calling Keith a horrible man.
At one point, we can hear Keith Bridger telling the operator that she stabbed him.
The neighbors came to the rescue of the patient and one of the neighbors who was a doctor administered life saving first aid to the victim who was rushed to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
The victim received life-threatening injuries, and Claire allegedly told the police, who arrived at the crime scene, that she only saw red due to what happened to her pets.
FAQs :
What is the distinction between Attempted Murder and Wounding with Intent?
Wounding with intent (Section 18) refers to the fact that the defendant had the intent to cause serious bodily injury. The higher burden of proof that must be met in case of attempted murder is that the defendant had a specific intention of ending life of the victim.
On what location was the incident?
The stabbing happened in the home of Keith Bridger in Bramerton in Norfolk, yet the couple had been living together in Taverham.
What happened to the victim?
Keith Bridger was the survivor of the attack who was taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital where he received an emergency treatment after sustaining serious injuries on his torso.
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