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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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41yo 'zombie-like’ man convicted of killing girlfriend in hot tub after court hears chilling testimony
A Canadian couple who moved to Scotland ended up in a brutal case of femicide when 41-year-old Aren Pearson stabbed his girlfriend, Claire Leveque, 25 times in the neck and chest. As the case unfolded, Pearson’s mother’s witness account of his zombie-like behavior on the day of the killing was key to his conviction. According to the BBC, the couple moved to Scotland in 2023, and Pearson is believed to have been abusive even then. Police now desc…
"I've been trying to get rid of her for a long time," Aren Pearson said of Claire Leveque.
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