A killer son murdered his book-loving dad after a blazing row while staying with him for the weekend.
Christopher Monro admitted the crime on the first day of his trial.
The 30-year-old pleaded guilty to murdering Peter Monro, 73, at his home.
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A carer found the victim with knife wounds in a bedroom.
He was declared dead not long afterwards in Bath, Somerset, in February.
Monro, from Oxford, changed his plea to guilty at Bristol Crown Court on Monday, (11 Aug).
He was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing in November.
Avon and Somerset Police said Monro had been staying with his father the weekend before the murder, with several people reporting they heard an argument.
Monro had returned to Oxford after the attack.
Detectives traced his movements, and he was arrested by Thames Valley Police, as reported by Need To Know.
In a statement issued after the guilty plea, Mr Monro’s family said he was an “incredibly eccentric, funny, intelligent and unique man”.
“He refused to be anything other than himself.
“A man of his own time.
“No one else’s.
“His love of literature carried him through life, and his sharp mind was impossible to beat.
“We hope he is now with the swallows and thank Avon and Somerset Police for their professionalism and support through all of this.
“While life will never be the same again for Peter’s family, we can now move forward with greater dignity and a deeper understanding of the need for compassion and faith.”
Det Insp Neil Meade, who led the investigation, praised Mr Monro’s family.
He said: “The past six months have been an incredibly painful time for Peter’s family, and their touching tribute to him is an indication of how loved he was.
“This guilty plea comes following a comprehensive police investigation, and we’re grateful to Peter’s family for their support while that process took place, and the kind words they have said publicly.
“We also wish to thank those people who provided us with information in the early hours of our investigation that linked Christopher Monro to this crime.
“That crucial detail enabled us to work quickly and effectively with our counterparts at Thames Valley Police to ensure Monro was apprehended at the earliest opportunity.”
