A WOMAN has revealed how her ex chased her with a machete and hit her in the head so hard her eyes “bulged out”.
Brave mother-of-three Jodie Beck, from West Yorks, shared shocking images revealing her ex-boyfriend’s brutal injuries.
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John Paul Wilkinson, 26, subjected Jodie to a savage attack, hitting her on the head so brutally that her eyes appeared to be “popping out”.
He even brandished a machete threatening her with the chilling words “you’re going to die now, love”.
He had a strange control over me, and I felt trapped
Jodie Beck
He pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm without intent and possession of a bladed weapon.
Following the horrific attack, Jodie was left in shock after her attacker received a 3-month sentence.
Jodi has now bravely spoken out about her experience to help others trapped in abusive relationships.
She is urging all victims to seek help and leave before it is too late.
The 32-year-old said: “I thought John Paul was going to kill me that day. I was very lucky to have survived.”
In the early stages of their relationship, Jodie said he supported her even during her pregnancy.
But his behavior began to worsen over time, with late nights and insults becoming more common.
Jodie said: “He would post videos online of him dancing with girls in clubs.
“Sometimes he wouldn’t come home for a whole weekend.”
‘SHOUT FOR HELP’
Having suffered years of violent outbursts, Jodie made the decision to end the relationship in November 2019.
However, Wilkinson insisted on getting back together and she allowed him back into her life.
Jodie said: “He suffered from PTSD so I put it down to that. He had a strange control over me and I felt trapped.”
The cycle of abuse began again and ended in a horrific attack in October 2022.
Jodie recalls: “I fell onto the bed in agony as he continued to hit me.
“I screamed for help and my niece appeared at the door.
“She tried to get in front of John Paul to stop him from hurting me, but he attacked her, before putting her in a headlock and throwing her into the wardrobe.”
Wilkinson unleashed a torrent of violence, leaving Jodie hospitalized with serious injuries.
She says: “I heard him say ‘I’m going to jail, I’d better give myself a good beating’. I thought, that’s it, I’m going to die.
“Next One thing I remember was waking up in Bradford Royal Infirmary with two police officers guarding my door.”
In March 2013 he appeared at Bradford Crown Court where he pleaded guilty.
He was sent to prison and given an indefinite non-molestation order.
Jodie said: “I want women to know his face and stay away. He will make your life hell.”
HOW YOU CAN GET HELP:
WOMEN’s Aid has this advice for victims and their families:
- Always keep your phone close by.
- Contact charities for help, including Women’s Aid’s live chat helpline and services like SupportLine.
- If you are in danger, call 999.
- Familiarize yourself with the Silent Solution by reporting abuse without talking on the phone, instead dial “55”.
- Always keep some cash with you, including change for a pay phone or bus ticket.
- If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try moving to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is an exit and access to a phone.
- Avoid the kitchen and garage where there are likely to be knives or other weapons. Avoid places where you could become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you could be locked in a closet or other small space.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, the SupportLine is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support service is open weekdays and weekends weekdays during the crisis – messageinfo@supportline.org.uk.
Women’s Aid offers a live chat service available. from 10 am to noon.
You can also call the free 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
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