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Man who murdered girlfriend in hot tub in Shetland is jailed for life
Aren Pearson was sentenced to life with a minimum of 25 years after stabbing his girlfriend over 40 times in a controlling and violent relationship, police said.
- Following a High Court in Edinburgh trial, Aren Pearson, 41, was found guilty Wednesday of murdering 24-year-old Claire Leveque at his mother's home in Sandness.
- Evidence presented at trial showed a controlling and violent relationship where Pearson sought to degrade and abuse Claire Leveque, with earlier incidents including Pearson saying 'You deserved every bit of it and more.'
- During a recorded 999 call Pearson said, `Hello, hi, my name is Aren Pearson. I've just killed my girlfriend in the hot tub in the garage` and later admitted stabbing Ms Leveque at least 26 times; Pearson's mother, Hazel Pearson, placed the initial 999 call.
- Judge Paul Arthurson ruled Pearson must serve a minimum of 25 years before parole eligibility, with sentencing scheduled in the coming months.
- Authorities said Shetland Women's Aid urged support and noted crimes like this are extremely rare in Shetland, following Pearson's actions at Melby Pier and his arrest.
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Canadian woman’s boyfriend to serve at least 25 years for her murder on remote Scottish island
A Scottish jury has convicted a man of killing his Canadian girlfriend in the remote Shetland Islands of Scotland. Aren Pearson, 41, was found guilty Wednesday of assault and murder in the death of 24-year-old Claire Leveque, who had been living and working in Edmonton.
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