North Carolina Man Matthew Phelps Apologizes for Killing His Wife

A North Carolina man who pleaded guilty to killing his wife apologized to her family in a courtroom.

Matthew Phelps, 29, was accused of stabbing Lauren Phelps, 29, to death. A medical examiner’s report said she was stabbed 123 times.

“I am sorry that I took away Lauren’s life. This was a senseless and mindless act, and I regret every step that led me in that direction. I consider my own life worth nothing in the shadow of the tragedy weighing over my mind and on the hearts of so many people in this room today. I feel like a monster,” he said.

“I hope my life will be an example of the consequences for those who think that drinking, drugs, and carelessness will only affect themselves and noone else.”

After pleading guilty, Phelps will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Cold Medicine Blamed

At the time of his arrest, Phelps blamed cold medication he was taking for the vicious attack.

Phelps called 911 and claimed he woke up from a dream on Sept. 1, 2017 and found his wife stabbed to death.

“I have blood all over me and there’s a bloody knife on the bed, and I think I did it. I can’t believe this,” he said, reported The Associated Press.

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The 7-minute 911 call included a sobbing Phelps saying his wife didn’t deserve to die.

Prosecutors later said that Phelps appeared to make a “calculated effort” to clean up his wife’s blood, discrediting his claim that taking too much cold medicine led to the murder, reported WTVD.

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Family Members Read Statements

Phelps’ friends and family members read emotional statements prior to Phelps apology, including her mother.

“The last time I was at Lauren’s house, the walls were painted, the carpet was replaced. All the furniture was moved out. There was nothing left,” her mother said, reported WTVD.

“I laid down on the spot where Lauren was murdered and I was outside of my body. I couldn’t believe the animalistic cry I was hearing.”

Many of Lauren Phelps’ supporters wore blue shirts with “Lauren’s Light” on them.

From NTD.tv