A 33-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the murder of Leanne Williams, whose body was discovered at her home in Gomer Road, Townhill, Swansea, in February.
South Wales Police confirmed that Matthew Battenbough entered a guilty plea at Swansea Crown Court on Friday 15 August. He will be sentenced in October.
Leanne Williams, aged 47, was found dead at her home on the afternoon of Thursday 27 February. A Home Office postmortem revealed significant injuries consistent with an assault.
Police launched a murder investigation and appealed for information about Leanne’s movements between Monday 24 February and the time she was found.
At the time, Detective Superintendent Mark O’Shea of South Wales Police said:
“We are still piecing together Leanne’s last known movements from 6pm on Monday, February 24, to 2.20pm the following Thursday when she was found by officers.
“Anyone who lives in or who has travelled through Gomer Road or surrounding areas during this time are asked to check their private CCTV or dashcam footage for anything that may be relevant. It doesn’t matter how insignificant it may seem.”
A second man arrested during the investigation was released without charge.
Detective Inspector David Butt said of South Wales Police said:
“The news of Leanne’s death was devastating to her family and to the wider communities of Townhill and Swansea.
“Leanne’s family are being supported by specially trained officers. We hope that Matthew Battenbough’s guilty plea will offer them some relief following this traumatic time.”
