https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-19/sydney-meraj-zafar-sentenced-jail-murder-arnima-hayat/104746136

"A man who tried to dispose of his pregnant wife's body after murdering her has been sentenced to more than two decades in jail.

Meraj Zafar pleaded guilty to murder in May, after police found Arnima Hayat's body in a North Parramatta unit in January 2022.

Zafar had placed Ms Hayat's body in a bathtub filled with hydrochloric acid.

Zafar had placed Ms Hayat's body in a bathtub filled with hydrochloric acid.

Ms Hayat's family was in court for the proceedings on Thursday and broke down when the sentence was announced.

In the Supreme Court in Sydney, Justice Deborah Sweeney jailed Zafar for 21 and a half years.

More.... read on the link.

Such vile crimes should cop life without, followed by deportation or exile without appeal.  Merry Christmas all - we sure need a good clean-out of these 'courts'.

#2 ... Usual Suspects both...

https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/news_article?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZWJpenByZC5wb2xpY2UubnN3Lmdvdi5hdSUyRm1lZGlhJTJGMTE1NzEwLmh0bWwmYWxsPTE%3D

"A man has been charged with the alleged murder of a woman in Sydney’s south west.

About 7.50am yesterday, (Wednesday 11 December 2024), police were called to a home on Knox Street, Belmore, following a report of a concern for welfare.

Officers attached to Campsie Police Area Command attended and located the body of a woman.

She is yet to be formally identified; however, is believed to be aged 31.

A crime scene was established and an investigation into the incident commenced under Strike Force Perched.

Following inquiries, officers attended a home in Denham Court about 8.30am, and arrested a 35-year-old man, known to the woman.

He was taken to Campbelltown Police Station and charged with:

    Murder (DV)
    Contravene ADVO
    Use prohibited weapon contrary to prohibition order
    Fail to comply with digital evidence access order direction

The man was refused bail and is due to appear in Bankstown Local Court today (Thursday 12 December 2024)."