Ray Weatherall, a man who survived multiple murder plots orchestrated by his wife and her secret lover, has died in his early 60s. His family announced his death this week, noting his final wish was to be reunited with his wife, Hayley Weatherall, upon her release from prison.
Hayley Weatherall was serving a life sentence for plotting to kill her husband. The attempts included a shooting, an explosion, and a poisoning scheme. Ray Weatherall was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2015, a development that prompted his wife and his best friend, Glenn Pollard, to conspire against him. Pollard's daughter, Heather, was also involved in the plot.
Despite these attempts, Weatherall survived. He was shot in the face, enduring scarring from the incident. He also survived a swimming pool heater explosion, which was part of the murder plot. The couple also discussed poisoning him with sleeping pills and insulin, and pushing him overboard during a fishing trip. Heather Pollard reportedly conducted internet searches on methods for silent killing and avoiding detection.
The plot was ultimately foiled by detectives investigating the shooting. In November 2018, Hayley Weatherall, Glenn Pollard, and Heather Pollard were convicted of conspiracy to murder at Maidstone Crown Court. Glenn Pollard received a minimum sentence of 17 years, and Heather Pollard a minimum of 15 years.
Throughout the legal proceedings and his wife's incarceration, Ray Weatherall remained loyal to Hayley. He visited her in prison, reportedly making monthly 200-mile trips to HMP Bronzefield. In a 2024 interview, he described his wife as a victim, stating she had been influenced by Glenn Pollard. He expressed a desire for her return, saying, "I want her to come back to me," and affirmed she was still welcome at their family home because, "I love her." He attributed the events to Pollard's infidelity and manipulation, recounting how he discovered Pollard's affair after seeing a message from "love you, Hayley" on Pollard's phone while they were together.
Weatherall's son, Sam, posted a photo of them together on Facebook with the caption, "Fly high Dad." Other relatives also changed their profile pictures in mourning. The family's announcement of his death noted his brave battle with cancer and his enduring hope for reconciliation with his wife.