An 18-year-old has been jailed for life after brutally murdering his mother in Prestatyn. Tristan Roberts confessed to the savage hammer attack that left Angela Shellis, 45, dead.
Body Discovered in Park After Hammer Attack
Angela Shellis was found lifeless in Morfa Nature Park on the morning of 24 October 2025. A passerby spotted her hidden among the bushes. She suffered severe head wounds from a hammer assault carried out just hours earlier by her son.
Chilling Crime Details Revealed
- Roberts held Angela captive in their home for over four hours.
- He battered her with a hammer and locked her in her bedroom.
- CCTV footage showed them leaving the house together just before 3:20am on 24 October.
- At Morfa Park, Roberts unleashed a brutal hammer attack that killed his mother.
- He was caught on CCTV walking home alone, then returning to the park to try cleaning up the crime scene.
Life Sentence for Ruthless Killer
Roberts pleaded guilty at Mold Crown Court on 5 February. On 25 March, he was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22-and-a-half years.
“Within hours of Angela’s body being discovered, Tristan Roberts was identified and arrested,” said Senior Investigating Officer T/Detective Superintendent Andrew Gibson.
“The Major Incident Team pieced together the final hours of Angela’s life and revealed how Tristan planned the murder for weeks.”
“I commend Angela’s family for their bravery and acknowledge their loss not only of Angela but also of Tristan, who faces a long prison term.”
“Thanks also to the Prestatyn community for their help and patience during the investigation.”
“Angela showed tremendous bravery and love despite the terrifying ordeal. It was vital she remained the focus of this case. Today’s sentence hopefully brings closure and helps her family rebuild.”
