Man, 68, pleads GUILTY to murdering ex-wife in cemetery by their teen son's grave on what would have been his birthday
Martin Suter, 86, brutally attacked 71-year-old Ann Blackwood at the cemetery in Stubbington, Hampshire.
The mum was discovered by their son Christopher's grave in July 2023 on what would have been his 16th birthday.
Suter admitted murder in court in May last year but the case was subjected to reporting restrictions.
But his plea can now be reported after a judge lifted the restrictions.
It can also be revealed that at the same time as his murder confession, Suter had faced court accused of historic sex offences.
He admitted indecent assault of a girl under 14 in May 2023 and faced five further charges at a trial in July last year but was cleared.
Police were called to Crofton Cemetery on July 24, 2023, following reports of an assault.
Ann was treated at the scene by paramedics but sadly couldn't be saved and was declared dead shortly after.
Paying tribute, her family said: 'Her daughter, brothers, their families and all her friends are absolutely devastated by the loss of Ann Blackwood.
"A loving, caring, kind-hearted mother and friend who was very popular in her local community, she was enjoying her retirement with an active lifestyle which included tennis, sailing, cycling and music'.
Suter was a Green Party member and council election candidate.
The killer was also an active member of the St Faith's Church in Lee-on-the-Solent where he lived.
He will be sentenced in September at Portsmouth Crown Court.
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