Teen Murders Mother with Online Hammer

0:00On March 26, an 18-year-old from President-in-North Wales has been sentenced to at least 22 years in prison for murdering his mother. Tristan Roberts killed 45-year-old Angela Shelley's, with a hammer he bought online, attacking her in Woodland near their home on the night of. October 23, 2025. Her body was found the next morning by walkers, suffering severe head injuries. Roberts had held his mother captive earlier that evening, recording the ordeal before luring her outside under false pretenses. He then sent fake text messages from her phone to family members pretending she was just sick with a bad throat. Earlier this week, at Mold Crown Court, details emerged of his heavy time online in the Sajanistic chat groups where he boasted about violent plans. The victim's older son, Ethan, shared a heartbreaking account of discovering the texts and rushing home by bus, only to learn the devastating news. From police at his aunt's house, he described feeling numb, angry, and lost, pulling out of university as grief took over.

1:02Angela was a devoted teaching assistant who had sacrificed her career to support her sons, especially Tristan despite his challenges. Roberts, diagnosed with autism and ADHD, gave no explanation during interviews, simply saying no comment. He had turned to an AI tool for advice on weapons and cleanup, fixated on blaming his mother for his troubles after years of family efforts to get him, helped do schools and services. Family members, including Angela's sister, expressed a mix of anger, confusion, and lingering care, hoping services will face accountability too. Prevent future tragedies. They remember Angela as a loving mom who never gave up, her loss leaving a permanent void.