Slovakian model accused of murdering her British ex-boyfriend in a jealous rage at his home in Spain sobs as she tells court she shot him three times in self-defence 

Mayka Marica Kukucova (pictured in court today) is charged with killing Andrew Bush at his home in the beach resort of Estepona on April 5, 2014

A Slovakian swimwear model broke down in tears as a Spanish court heard how she shot dead her millionaire British boyfriend in an act of self defence.

Mayka Marica Kukucova is charged with murdering Bristol born jeweller Andrew Bush at his mansion home in the beach resort of Estepona on April 5, 2014.

Prosecutors are seeking a 20-year sentence for the 26-year-old blonde, alleging she killed Mr Bush in a jealous rage when he arrived at his coastal retreat with a Russian girlfriend three months after he and Kukucova split up.

The gold dealer was found dead in a pool of blood at his five-bed rented home in the early hours of the morning following an altercation with his blonde former partner.

His then girlfriend - Maria Korotaeva, 20 - told detectives his ex was waiting in her pyjamas inside Mr Bush’s mansion when they arrived for a long weekend from the UK. 

Kukucova's lawyer says his client acted in self-defence when Mr Bush died.

The defence insists Mr Bush, 48, threatened the model with a gun, the two struggled and the trigger was pulled, according to the Diario Sur newspaper.

The trial at the Ciudad de la Justicia in Malaga is expected to last three days.

This morning's opening arguments were attended by Bush's sister and niece, as well as Kukucova's parents. Ms Korotaeva, was also present. 

Russian national Ms Korotaeva, who met Mr Bush while studying at the University of the West of England, previously told police that she took refuge in Mr Bush’s Hummer while he argued inside with the alleged killer the night of his death.

Prosecutors are seeking a 20-year sentence for the 26-year-old blonde (left, with Mr Bush), alleging she blasted the gold dealer three times when he returned home from a night out with a Russian girlfriend Maria Korotaeva (right, the two together), three months after they split up

Ms Korotaeva said Kukucova was ‘crazy’ with jealousy after Mr Bush ended their relationship.

She said gunshots rang out before the Slovakian fled the house and forced her out of the car to make her escape. 

Following the shooting, Ms Kukucova - a swimwear model - handed herself over to Spanish authorities after being detained in Slovakia on suspicion of 'consumed intentional homicide'.

This morning's opening arguments were attended by Bush's sister and niece, as well as Kukucova's parents. Ms Korotaeva, was also present. Ms Kukucova is pictured with the blonde hair

The trial got underway this morning at the Ciudad de la Justicia in Malaga and is expected to last three days

She is thought to have attended the police station in her hometown of Nova Bosaca - 2,000 miles away - before being extradited. 

Her parents have since stated that they feel hated in their own community and are having to sell their home to cover the cost of their daughter's legal bills. 

Kukucova, who has been held in prison in Spain since May last year, faces up to 25 years behind bars if she is found guilty of murdering Mr Bush.

Ms Korotaeva (pictured), 20, told detectives his ex was waiting for them in her pyjamas inside Mr Bush’s mansion when they arrived for a long weekend from the UK

In a report submitted to the judge ahead of the trial, local prosecutor Jose Antonio Nieblas said: 'The accused, moved by the unmistakable desire to end Andrew Bush's life and at a certain point in a row they were having, made a sudden and unexpected use of the .38 special-model Amadeo Rossi revolver that she was carrying.

'She shot Andrew Bush three times, the first shot hitting him in the arm and the other two in the head.

'Andrew Bush had no chance to react or defend himself against the unexpected and unpredictable attack which caused his death.

Following the shooting, Ms Kukucova - a swimwear model - handed herself over to Spanish authorities after being detained in Slovakia on suspicion of 'consumed intentional homicide'

'In an attempt to procure her impunity, the accused placed the revolver in the dead man's left hand, took the keys to his Hummer and left the house making sure she closed the doors and impeded immediate access from outside.

'Following that she fled in the vehicle after a heated argument with Maria Korotaeva.'

Ms Korotaeva paid tribute to her late partner in the days after his death.

She posted on Instagram: 'I will always love you. You will always be in my heart. The man who changed my world for better. My teacher. I wish I could of saved you. RIP Andy Bush.'