A tense courtroom drama unfolds at Swansea Crown Court as Michelle Mills takes the stand in her defence against allegations of conspiring to murder her husband, Christopher Mills. The plot sounds like something from a thriller film—masked intruders, imitation firearms, and a supposed love affair with a former soldier. Yet, it’s all too real for the trio on trial.
Mills, accused of masterminding the plan with Geraint Berry and Steven Thomas, claims she never intended to harm her husband. She describes a rocky marriage in 2024 marred by constant arguments. “We tried to gloss over the arguments,” she admits, while explaining her relationship woes.
The incident that sparked the trial occurred at a caravan in Carmarthenshire, where intruders burst in, allegedly to attack Christopher Mills. The supposed “armed robbery” soon turned into a conspiracy case when police found incriminating evidence on Berry’s phone.
Berry and Thomas, both military veterans, paint differing pictures of the night. Thomas insists he thought he was only giving Berry a lift and claims ignorance of any murder plot. He admits donning a balaclava and carrying a fake gun but alleges Berry coerced him into it. Meanwhile, Berry has chosen to remain silent in court.
As the trial progresses, the jury hears about the eerie contents found in the intruders’ rucksacks: gas masks, cable ties, and even a “fake suicide letter” addressed to Mrs Mills. All three defendants have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to murder, and Michelle Mills also denies charges of perverting the course of justice.
It’s a gripping case that’s keeping everyone on their toes. As more unfolds, one wonders where the truth really lies in this unsettling saga. Who’s telling the truth? Time (and the jury) will tell. Stay tuned for more updates as the story develops.