Selfless children of mum murdered by husband to save others from violence Paula Leather was brutally killed by her husband George in their home but after disowning their murdering dad, the couple's children are determined to help others Paula Leather, who was murdered by her husband George Leather The family of a mum who was stabbed to death in her own home have launched a bid to help other women escape violent and controlling partners. Paula Leather, 56, was murdered by her husband George in her home on Tinling Close, Prescot, in the early hours of November 16 last year. Judge Andrew Menary, QC, said Leather mutilated his wife and "destroyed her face".