Woman Denies Preventing Lawful Burial, Perversion of Justice in High-Profile Case

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A woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of preventing the lawful burial of a woman found with stab wounds in her estranged husband's garden, as well as perverting the course of justice. Paria Veisi, 37, was found dead at an address in Cardiff, and an inquest opening revealed she had suffered stab wounds to her neck and upper chest. Alireza Askari, 41, has been charged with her murder, while Maryam Delavary, 48, is accused of preventing a lawful burial and conspiring to pervert justice.

Key Takeaways:

  • Paria Veisi, 37, was found dead in a garden at an address in Penylan, Cardiff, with stab wounds to her neck and upper chest.
  • An inquest opening revealed the cause of death, and a post-mortem investigation was conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.
  • Alireza Askari, 41, has been charged with Veisi's murder, as well as preventing a lawful and decent burial of a dead body and assaulting a person occasioning actual bodily harm.
  • Maryam Delavary, 48, has been charged with preventing a lawful and decent burial of a dead body and conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
  • Delavary pleaded not guilty to both charges and has been remanded in custody.
  • Veisi's body was discovered on April 12, and around 100 mourners gathered to remember her and pay tribute at the Norwegian church in Cardiff Bay.
  • A memorial service will be held in honour of Veisi.

Statistics:

  • 37: The age of Paria Veisi at the time of her death.
  • 41: The age of Alireza Askari, who has been charged with Veisi's murder.
  • April 12: The day Veisi's body was discovered.
  • July 29: The date of the next hearing for Askari and Delavary.
  • 100: The number of mourners who gathered to remember Veisi at the Norwegian church in Cardiff Bay.

Sources:

  • "Woman denies preventing law and decent burial of Paria Veisi." (BBC News, no date)
  • "Tributes paid to Paria Veisi at memorial in Cardiff Bay." (South Wales Police, no date)
  • "Paria Veisi memorial service to be held in honour of young woman." (Wales Online, no date)