Ex-Cop Convicted of Murdering Wife in Georgia After Affair and Immigration Scheme Exposed

Brian McManus, a 57-year-old former London police officer, has been convicted of murdering his wife, Lucille Ann McManus, in Georgia in 2023. The Houston County District Attorney's Office announced the conviction. Authorities stated that McManus attempted to conceal his crime and shift blame, but his efforts were unsuccessful.

The investigation began on November 24, 2023, when police responded to a reported suicide at the couple's residence. Lucille's body was found with a head wound. Prosecutors alleged that Brian McManus attacked his wife, strangled her, and then attempted to cover up the crime.

McManus claimed he found his wife dead upon returning home. However, prosecutors highlighted inconsistencies in his statements and his lack of concern for his wife. He also tried to blame the murder on the victim's granddaughter and her boyfriend, but cell phone data contradicted his claims. Security footage showed him near a drainage ditch where a rubber mallet and cell phone were found.

The couple had met on the dating app Tinder and married within three months. McManus had been dismissed from the London police due to allegations of sexual misconduct. His first marriage ended after a domestic violence arrest. Authorities revealed that McManus was involved with another woman, and his wife discovered the affair, threatening to expose their marriage.

Witnesses suggested the marriage was primarily for McManus to obtain a U.S. green card. The Assistant District Attorney stated that McManus exploited his wife and then murdered her when she discovered his actions. The District Attorney described the murder as brutal and calculated, committed by someone who viewed women as disposable.