First picture of Bradley revenge murder victim Carol Berry

Mar 11 2010 by Kevin Core, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

THIS is the 66-year-old grandmother brutally murdered by her daughter’s ex-partner.

Carol Berry was stabbed by Sebastian Mercante, 40, at her home at Bradley Road at around 6.30pm on Friday.

Her family released a statement yesterday saying: “She was a wonderful mum who thrived on being a mother, nana and brilliant sister.

“She was a best friend to all of us.”

“We are devastated by what has happened.

“We would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes and support during this terrible time.”

Her son Andrew Fields, 36,was also injured in the attack, suffering knife wounds to his hands and neck as he tried to protect his mother.

He has now been released from hospital and is said to be making a good recovery.

Mercante, a 40-year-old body builder from Tenerife jetted into the UK on Friday, reportedly after ex-partner Claire Tootill.