Man Found Guilty of Murdering Partner in Hot Tub
Aren Pearson, 41, has been found guilty of murdering his partner, Claire Leveque, 24, in a hot tub in Shetland on February 11, 2024.
According to the indictment, Pearson repeatedly struck Ms Leveque on the head, neck, and body with knives or similar instruments, and also inflicted blunt force trauma and compressed her neck.
- Ms Leveque, a Canadian national, was found with serious injuries and died a short time later.
- Pearson left the house, drove to Melby Pier, and deliberately drove his car into the sea before returning to the house where he was arrested.
Pearson's actions were described as "cruel and selfish" and the assault as "truly horrifying".
Autor's resume: Man guilty of murdering partner.