An 18-year-old has been locked up for life after confessing to killing his mother in a savage attack in Prestatyn.
Body Found In Park After Bloody Hammer Assault
Angela Shellis, 45, was found dead in Morfa Nature Park on the morning of 24 October 2025. A passerby spotted her body hidden in the undergrowth. She had severe head injuries from a hammer attack carried out just hours earlier by her son, Tristan Roberts.
Horror Details Emerge As Police Uncover Gruesome Crime
- Roberts held Angela captive at their home for over four hours.
- He assaulted her while wielding a hammer and barred her from leaving her bedroom.
- CCTV showed them leaving the house together just before 3.20am on 24 October.
- At Morfa Park, Roberts launched a vicious, sustained hammer attack that killed his mum.
- He was caught on CCTV walking home alone, then returning to the park to attempt to clean the crime scene.
Life Sentence For Ruthless Killer
Roberts appeared at Mold Crown Court on 5 February and pleaded guilty. On 25 March, he was sentenced to life 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.”
