• New documentary reveals shocking crime committed by son against his mother
• Morgan lived with his deceased mother in her apartment for two months before police discovered the crime

A new documentary revealed the horrifying details of the crime committed by Dale Morgan against his mother, Judith Reed, who had spent most of her life caring for others.

Investigations showed that Morgan, 43 at the time, struck his 68-year-old mother with a hammer in December 2020 and continued living with her body for two months in her Pembroke Dock apartment in the UK.

Police were alerted to the victim’s apartment on Market Street on February 20, 2021, after neighbors grew concerned about a window left open all winter and Judith’s absence for months.

When authorities entered the apartment, Judith’s body was found on the bed, her head covered with a bag tied with a rope. Examinations revealed multiple head injuries and defensive wounds on her left hand.

Forensic analysis confirmed that Judith had been forced to kneel during the attack, indicating extreme violence. She suffered a skull fracture and internal bleeding, and the hammer used in the crime was found covered in blood and hair.

The documentary highlighted details of Judith’s life before the crime: she suffered from chronic illnesses that increased her vulnerability to COVID-19, and Morgan had become her caregiver following foot surgery in October 2020.

Witnesses confirmed that the mother-son relationship had been close; they shared a love of music and guitar. Judith considered Morgan her “blue-eyed son” and greatly admired him, while Morgan was a well-liked figure in the community and among friends.

Sources close to Judith revealed that she had lived alone for seven years before Morgan moved in. She was social, enjoyed speaking with neighbors, and attended music gatherings.

After Morgan moved in, the victim’s neighbor noticed changes in his behavior and became increasingly concerned as winter progressed and COVID-19 infections rose. Unable to reach Judith, she contacted the police.

Forensic investigation revealed that Morgan had financially and emotionally exploited his mother and misused her prescribed medications. Investigations also revealed his long history of mental health issues and substance abuse.

Judith’s final journal entry, dated December 2, 2020, confirmed that Morgan had lived with her body for approximately two months before the police discovered the crime.

Morgan confessed to the murder and was sentenced in October 2021 to 21 years and six months in prison, serving as a stark example of familial betrayal and horrific abuse of trust.