June 17th 2025.
Ewan Methven has admitted to committing a heinous crime. In November of last year, he murdered and decapitated his girlfriend, Phoenix Spencer-Horn, in their shared home in Scotland. This shocking act of violence sent shockwaves through the community. The details of the murder are disturbing, as prosecutors say Methven used three knives to stab Phoenix 20 times before choking her. He then went on to sever her head and attempted to remove her limbs and torso. It's difficult to comprehend the level of brutality that was involved in this tragic event.
What makes this crime even more chilling is the fact that Methven spent the following weekend using Phoenix's phone to browse pornography, try to buy drugs, and even text her mother pretending to be her. He told her mother that Phoenix was "alive and well," while her mutilated and decapitated body lay undiscovered in their home. The couple had been together for two years, having met at a family party. However, Methven's jealousy and insecurity about Phoenix's job as a waitress led to a fit of rage, resulting in her death.
Phoenix's mother, Alison Spencer, became worried when she didn't hear from her daughter and texted her on November 17. Little did she know that it was Methven who replied, pretending to be Phoenix and saying she wasn't awake yet. It wasn't until November 18 that the truth came to light when Methven called 999 to report the murder. He claimed that he had a psychotic episode induced by drugs and alcohol, but evidence showed that he was sober at the time of the murder.
Methven pleaded guilty to murder and attempting to cover up his crime at the High Court in Glasgow. He will be sentenced next month. The impact of Phoenix's death has been devastating, with her friends and family describing her as an "angel" and a young woman with her whole life ahead of her. A GoFundMe page was set up to support her family, and a tribute was shared on Facebook, remembering her as a kind and loving person.
In response to this tragedy and the alarming rates of violence against women, Metro launched a year-long campaign called "This Is Not Right" on November 25, 2024. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the epidemic of violence against women and to support organizations like Women's Aid in their efforts to address this issue. The statistics are staggering, with one woman being killed by a partner or ex-partner every week on average. Women's Aid has also found that women are three times more likely to be killed by a partner than by not wearing a seatbelt.
This case is a stark reminder of the reality of femicide, where women are killed by men at alarming rates. According to a survey, only 4% of bereaved family members believed that their loved one's death was not preventable. The majority of women are killed shortly after leaving their partner, highlighting the importance of support and resources for those in abusive relationships. Detective Chief Inspector Susie Cairns emphasized the need for communities to stand against violence and work towards bringing perpetrators to justice.
The loss of Phoenix Spencer-Horn was a tragic and senseless act of violence. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her, and her death serves as a reminder of the urgent need to address and prevent violence against women. The Agency will continue to provide updates on this case and others like it, and we encourage our readers to stay informed and join the fight to end this epidemic.
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