BBC
A “controlling and jealous” man who set fire to his estranged wife has been found guilty of her murder.
Damion Simmons, 45, doused Denise Keane-Simmons, 36, in petrol, in Brent, north-west London, early on 16 April 2020. She died later that morning.
Simmons, who was also found guilty of arson with intent, had sent a voice note to his victim that night saying “I really hope you suffer and die”, the Old Bailey heard.
He will be sentenced on 22 September.
Giving evidence during the trial, Simmons admitted being a “controlling and jealous” husband who had harassed his wife.
However, he maintained he had not meant for her to die.
