A chilling case unfolds as Maryam Delavary, 48, has confessed to perverting the course of justice related to the tragic death of Paria Veisi, 37, who was discovered with stab wounds in her estranged husband’s garden in Cardiff. Originally from Iran, Paria was last seen driving a black Mercedes on April 12 after leaving work. Her disappearance led to a heart-wrenching discovery in Penylan.
Maryam Delavary, hailing from London, admitted to hiding evidence and misleading police during the investigation. The court accepted her guilty plea, dropping the charge of preventing a lawful and decent burial. She remains in custody pending sentencing.
Meanwhile, Alireza Askari, 41, faces grave charges, including murder, as he prepares for trial next April. Paria’s tragic story has shaken the community, prompting a heartfelt memorial service attended by around a hundred mourners at the Norwegian church in Cardiff Bay. Such was the crowd that attendees had to shift outside, a testament to the impact Paria made on those around her.
A close friend, Sara Rezaei, shared moving words at the service, remembering Paria as a kind, vibrant soul who spread joy and selflessness wherever she went. “We’re devastated, heartbroken, and still in shock,” Sara expressed.
Let Paria’s memory remind us of the real lives behind the headlines, and may justice be served in this heartbreaking case.