Carer admits killing woman, 90, in her own home

Jayne Hill, 51 from Wirral, appeared on video link from prison

A carer who admitted to murdering a 90-year-old woman at her home has been told to expect life in prison.

The body of Myra Thompson was found at a house on Bolde Way in Spital, Wirral, on 23 April.

Jayne Hill, 51, also from Wirral, appeared on video link from Styal prison, pleaded guilty to murder at Liverpool Crown Court.

Hill also admitted stealing £60 from the victim on 12 April.

Myra Thompson, 90, was found dead at her home in Spital, Wirral

Judge Denis Watson, KC, warned Hill, of Norwich Drive, Upton, to expect life in prison when she is sentenced at a later date.

Nicholas Johnson, KC, prosecuting, said Hill was to appear before magistrates next week to face further theft charges.

Judge Watson said Hill's plea "means there is only one sentence in law that can be passed and it will be a sentence of imprisonment for life".

He added it would be for the sentencing judge to decide the minimum term she must serve.

She has been remanded in custody until 20 September.