John Gizzi, 55, known as Rhyl's "Mr Big", has been jailed for four years at Mold Crown Court for coercive and controlling behaviour towards his former partner Natasha Farah, known as Tasha. He received a further 11 months for intentionally strangling her sister, Samantha.
A judge described Gizzi's abuse of Natasha Farah as "one of the worst cases of coercive control that can be contemplated".
Victim's Family Delivers Emotional Statement
Tasha was found hanged by Gizzi in April and suffered catastrophic brain damage, leaving her requiring round-the-clock hospital care. There was no evidence directly linking Gizzi to her injuries.
Tasha's mum, Denise Farah, delivered an emotional victim impact statement to the court, describing Gizzi as a "monster". She said: "It is the stuff of extreme nightmares. All our precious lives will never, ever be the same again. We as a family have been robbed of something so very special."
Additional Sentences and Orders
Gizzi was also given a concurrent four-month sentence for failing to reveal his phone's PIN, a 15-year restraining order and a 15-year domestic abuse protection order.
Tasha's son Roman, a devoted Liverpool FC fan who idolises Mohamed Salah, had previously visited Anfield with his mum and described it as the "best day of his life". A GoFundMe appeal was previously set up to support Tasha following the incident.
