The case
Daryl Berman was sentenced after killing her husband, David Berman, at their home in Prestwich, Bury. He was 84. Greater Manchester Police reported the life sentence on 3 July 2026.
Evidence and court findings
Berman maintained that her husband had stumbled and fallen onto a kitchen knife. Post-mortem evidence contradicted that account. A first trial ended without a verdict in December 2025; an eight-day retrial ended on 23 June 2026 with a majority murder verdict.
The sentence
The reported minimum term was 12 years. This is a life sentence with a minimum term, rather than a fixed 12-year sentence. The police account identifies Minshull Street as the trial court.
Sources and case status
This dated report records the sentence imposed. It does not establish a present prison location or release date.
By Street Crime UK · Source record checked 21 October 2026.
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