Alireza Askari has been jailed for life for the murder of his wife, Paria Veisi, 37, in Cardiff. The court heard how Askari attempted to make people believe his wife was still alive after killing her.
Askari's twisted bid to cover up the murder involved sending messages from Veisi's phone to friends and family, pretending to be her. He also posted on social media to create the illusion that she was alive and well.
The deception was uncovered when police became suspicious and launched an investigation. They found Veisi's body at the couple's home in Cardiff, leading to Askari's arrest and subsequent conviction.
Askari was sentenced to life in prison for the murder, with a minimum term of 18 years. The judge described his actions as a 'cruel and calculated' attempt to evade justice.
