Jeremy Howard threatened to kill Hinchinbrook KAP candidate Jeff Knuth and ex-wife deported over believed love affair A MAN who threatened to kill a member of Katter's Australian Party and have his now ex-wife deported says he believed the pair were having an affair. Jeremy Francis Howard, 34, says he left increasingly threatening phone messages with Hinchinbrook candidate Jeff Knuth and sent more than 1000 texts to his then-wife because he thought she was being unfaithful. A Townsville District Court heard yesterday that Howard also threatened to kill his Bulgarian-born wife's new partner. There was no evidence of Howard's infidelity claims presented to court. "When I hand them (the evidence) it's goodbye Chris, hello long prison sentence and deportation whether you like it or not," one message read. I'm the only one that saves you here, Jesus Christ ain't coming, it's just me. Howard pleaded guilty yesterday to stalking, three counts of using a carriage service to menace or harass, using a carriage service to threat to kill and 27 breaches of bail. Crown prosecutor Amanda Payne told the court Howard left voice messages on Mr Knuth's phone saying he'd "destroy" his career and kill him. By all means, give me a call so I can smack your face in ... that's not a threat (coughs). I'm going to destroy your political career and there's not a goddamn thing you can do about it fat boy," he said. I'm going to beat you in front of your wife ... I'm going to kill you, make no mistake, I'm going to kill you. Read more @ The Townsville Bulletin