Serial Killer Obsessed Mother Slays Boyfriend : Shaye Groves

Listen to this episode from TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein on Spotify. As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Frankie Fitzgerald with me today. In July 2022, 25-year-old Frankie Fitzgerald was murdered in his home in Havant, Hampshire, by his girlfriend, 27-year-old Shaye Groves.Shaye, who was obsessed with true crime and violent fantasies, stabbed Frankie more than 20 times in a frenzied attack after their relationship had become increasingly toxic and controlling. Investigators later revealed that Shaye kept an extensive collection of knives and swords, and she used one of them to carry out the killing.After the murder, she attempted to cover up her crime by calling friends for help and creating a false narrative to mislead police. But evidence, including CCTV and messages, quickly exposed her role.At trial, prosecutors described the killing as “jealous and obsessive,” while her defense argued she had acted in self-defense. The jury rejected her claims, and in 2023, Shaye Groves was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 23 years.