A controlling husband who drowned his wife in their hot tub over a row about their divorce before telling police he was asleep has been jailed for life.
Andrew Georgiou, 45, and his wife Carol, 42, had been on an evening out together, and when arriving home, Carol got into the couple’s hot tub at their home in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.
Whilst in the hot tub, Georgiou pushed and held his wife under the water causing her to drown before claiming he had been asleep in the house and woke up to find her unresponsive.
He then proceeded to call 999, 40 minutes after the attack in the early hours of on November 2, 2024.
The court heard how Carol intended to divorce Georgiou who placed cameras around the home and a tracking device on her vehicle to monitor her movements.
He disposed of the tracker and camera to hide any involvement in her murder and to avoid suggestion he had exerted controlling and coercive behaviour, police said.
At a previous hearing at at Aylesbury Crown Court on December 9 last year, he pleaded guilty to one count of murder.
He was jailed for 15 years and 286 days at the same court on March 24.
Andrew Georgiou, 45, (pictured) pushed and held his wife Carol, 42, under the water causing her to drown at the couple’s home in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
‘Carol was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend – kind, vibrant, and full of warmth’, her family said in a statement
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Michael Roddy said: ‘This tragedy has had a devastating impact on Carol’s loved ones and I understand there is no sentence that can ever atone for Carol’s murder.
‘After he killed Carol, Andrew Georgiou tried to cover his tracks.
‘Forty minutes after drowning Carol in the hot tub, he called 999 claiming he had been asleep in the house and woke up to find his wife unresponsive.
‘For months Andrew lied to both his and Carol’s family, including their two sons.
‘In truth, Andrew Georgiou deliberately killed Carol because he was enraged at their impending divorce.
‘Due to the overwhelming evidence, he pleaded guilty and will now face at least more than 15 in jail before he can be considered for parole.’
Carol’s family paid tribute to her in a statement which read: ‘While we are relieved that justice has been served, no sentence will ever bring her back or account for how cruelly her life was taken, and we her family and friends are the ones who got the life sentence.
‘Carol was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend – kind, vibrant, and full of warmth. She brought light to those around her and made everyday moments extra special.
‘As a sister, she was a central part of our bond, and the absence she leaves in our ‘6 piece puzzle’ can never be filled.
‘She was first and foremost a devoted mother. Her boys were her whole world, and they have been robbed of growing up with her love, guidance, and support.
‘They now face life without the person who loved them most, and she will miss every moment she should have shared with them.
‘Our lives are forever changed. We will focus on keeping Carol’s memory alive and carrying her love with us always.
‘We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Thames Valley Police, DI Mike Roddy, our Family Liaison Officers, and everyone involved in this case.Â
‘Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to uncovering the truth and securing justice for Carol has meant more to us than we can ever fully express.
‘We would also like to take this moment to encourage anyone experiencing domestic abuse, in any form, to please seek help and support.Â
‘There are people who will listen, who will believe you, and who can help keep you safe.
‘Carol will always be deeply loved and missed by all who knew her.’
