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Man Convicted of Raping, Murdering Wife After Staged Suicide

7/11/2026

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Michael Thompson (56) staged the bedroom to look like a suicide and posted messages on his estranged wife's social-media accounts.
A jury unanimously convicted Thompson of raping and murdering Kimberley Thompson (43) after a six-week trial, with sentencing scheduled for next week.
Detective Chief Inspector Torie Harrison said the probe revealed a pattern of domestic abuse, including manipulation, coercive control and physical violence.

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Michael Thompson (56) staged the bedroom to look like a suicide and posted messages on his estranged wife's social-media accounts.
A jury unanimously convicted Thompson of raping and murdering Kimberley Thompson (43) after a six-week trial, with sentencing scheduled for next week.
Detective Chief Inspector Torie Harrison said the probe revealed a pattern of domestic abuse, including manipulation, coercive control and physical violence.