Violent Relationship Led to Fatal Stabbing

Aren Pearson, 41, convicted of murdering Claire Leveque in Sandness.
Trial revealed controlling, violent relationship with abuse incidents.
Pearson admitted stabbing Leveque at least 26 times.
Mother placed initial 999 call after the crime.
Sentence: minimum 25 years before parole eligibility.
Shetland Women's Aid notes such crimes are rare in Shetland.

Legal | Crime | Violence

United Kingdom | Shetland

Aren Pearson | Claire Leveque | Hazel Pearson | Judge Paul Arthurson

3 weeks ago