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Man admits charity worker killing Man detained over stabbing death
(about 2 hours later)
A paranoid schizophrenic has admitted stabbing a mental health worker to death at his home. A paranoid schizophrenic who admitted stabbing a mental health worker to death and threatened to kill the Queen has been detained indefinitely.
Ronald Dixon used four knives to kill Ashleigh Ewing, 22, who visited the house in Heaton, Newcastle, on behalf of charity Mental Health Matters. Ronald Dixon used four knives to kill Ashleigh Ewing, 22, who visited his house in Heaton, Newcastle, on behalf of charity Mental Health Matters.
The 35-year-old denied murder, but admitted manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility at Newcastle Crown Court. The 35-year-old denied murder, but admitted manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.
Dixon's plea was accepted and he will be sentenced later on Monday. Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust will hold an inquiry into Dixon's care.
Ms Ewing of Hebburn, South Tyneside, was found dead in the property's kitchen on 22 May 2006. Miss Ewing, of Hebburn, South Tyneside, was found dead with 39 wounds in Dixon's kitchen on 22 May 2006.
She had graduated from Northumbria University the previous year with a degree in psychology. Dixon, who believed he was Henry VIII's son, was also arrested last year outside Buckingham Palace for threatening to kill the Queen, Newcastle Crown Court heard.
Her post with the charity was her first full-time job, police said. King Ron
Miss Ewing's parents, Jeff and Aileen, want to know why their daughter, who graduated in psychology the summer before her death, was sent to visit a dangerous client alone.
Miss Ewing was a support worker who helped clients with mental health problems to live in the community.
The court heard that Dixon used a number of knives during the attack because the blades kept snapping.
Paul Sloan QC, prosecuting, said: "He told police that his dad was Henry VIII.
"He admitted he wanted to kill the Queen. He referred to himself as King Ron."
Cooperated fully
Patrick Cosgrove QC, defending, said: "If responsible persons had taken other rational decisions at the crucial time, Miss Ewing would never have been put in the situation of grave risk and perhaps Mr Dixon would not have been at liberty to commit the crime."
He said Dixon had been refusing to take his anti-psychotic drugs, was drinking alcohol, and feeling stressed because of his debts.
A spokeswoman for Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust said: "Since the incident we have carried out an internal review of our involvement in Ronald Dixon's care.
"We are satisfied that the individuals involved in his case acted professionally and provided appropriate support to him.
"We will continue to fully cooperate with the coroner's ongoing investigations, and also with the independent inquiry that we now expect the strategic health authority to commission to look into all aspects of Ronald Dixon's contact with a range of agencies."