Robert Hammond, known by his middle name James, is a wealthy mortgage broker who is accused of murdering his wife, Sian, at their £1.2 million home. He allegedly strangled her to settle a growing debt of £300,000, having ensured their life insurance was current. Hammond is said to have staged a scene, called emergency services and pretended to find his wife unresponsive. Born on , , Robert Hammond hails from Cambridge, United Kingdom. As in 2025, Robert Hammond's age is 48 years. Check below for more deets about Robert Hammond. Learn more about Robert Hammond facts, biography, age, birthday, trivia and more.
Robert Hammond Profile:
| Stage Name | Robert Hammond |
| Real Name | Robert Hammond |
| Profession(s) | Mortgage Broker, |
| Birthday | , |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Age | 48 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Birthplace | Cambridge, United Kingdom |
| Hometown | Cambridge, England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
Robert Hammond Family | |
| Father: | Not Available |
| Mother: | Not Available |
| Brother(s): | Not Available |
| Sister(s): | Not Available |
Family and Personal Life
- Robert Hammond‘ father’s name is Not Available and Robert Hammond‘ mother’s name is Not Available.
Robert Hammond Trivia
- Robert Hammond was born in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
- Robert Hammond’s birth sign is Capricorn.
- Who is Robert Hammond? Robert Hammond, known by his middle name James, is accused of murdering his wife Sian at their £1.2 million home. Prosecutors claim he did this to clear a growing debt of £300,000.
- Life Insurance and Alleged Motive: Hammond allegedly ensured their life insurance was up to date before the murder. He reportedly strangled Sian shortly after they had sexual activity.
- Emergency Call and Acting: Hammond called 999 just before 2 am on October 30, claiming he found Sian unresponsive after she went to bed alone. The prosecution argues he “put on an act” during the emergency call.
- Financial Troubles and Lies: Despite appearing wealthy with many properties, Hammond faced severe debt and financial stress. Prosecutors revealed he had lied about having cancer to evade creditors.
- Public Perception: Outwardly, Robert and Sian Hammond seemed like a happy couple with two children, living in a prestigious area. The police investigation suggests that the financial pressures may have driven Hammond to commit the alleged crime.
- Emergency Call and Suspicion: During the emergency call, Robert Hammond was instructed to perform CPR on his wife, Sian Hammond. He claimed she had fallen off the bed, which the Crown suggests was an attempt to cover up her injuries from strangulation. A paramedic, arriving ten minutes after the 999 call, doubted if CPR was actually performed as Mrs. Hammond’s body was already cold.
- Suspicious Injuries: Police responding to the scene observed suspicious bruises and marks on Mrs. Hammond’s body. A post-mortem examination revealed multiple abrasions, bruises around her head, and pinprick hemorrhaging on her face and neck, indicating pressure had been applied to her neck. Injuries on her hands suggested she had tried to defend herself.
- Financial Troubles: An investigation uncovered that Hammond owed £200,000 to Legal and General, along with a significant amount to HM Revenue and Customs. Hammond mentioned his wife’s death to a Legal and General staff member who was seeking payment, noting they were in the process of divorcing. This alleged divorce was said to have added tension between them.
- Debt and Insurance Payout: On November 3, Hammond asked a Legal and General employee if they would reconsider the interest on his debt once he received a £450,000 life insurance payout. Mr. Paxton argued that Hammond saw Sian’s death as a way to escape his debt crisis, highlighting his focus on the insurance payout soon after her death.
- Couple’s Background: The couple, who have two teenage daughters, earned a combined £90,000 a month but had recently separated their businesses. Sian, 46, was the principal and director of Lime Tree Financial Services in Cambridge. Robert Hammond, who denies the murder charges, operates Hammonds Mortgage Services in Huntingdon.