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Son, 42, bludgeoned his mother, 75, to death before turning her bedroom into a shrine and painting her toe nails, court hears

Dominic Whitton, 42, repeatedly beat artist Pepita Garcia, leaving her with 76 fractures in the weeks leading up to her death, while on police bail for controlling and coercive behaviour.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: Daily Mail ·
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from Daily Mail says: Dominic Whitton, 42, repeatedly beat artist Pepita Garcia, leaving her with 76 fractures in the weeks leading up to her death, while on police bail for controlling and coercive behaviour.

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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Jul 13, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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