Man guilty of murdering lodger and cutting up body

A man has been found guilty of a gruesome murder after killing his lodger and then cutting up the body into pieces.

The accused, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

The court heard that the victim had been staying at the accused’s home for several months before an argument broke out between them, resulting in a violent altercation that led to the fatal stabbing.

Afterwards, the accused attempted to cover up the crime by dismembering the body and disposing of the remains in various locations.

The judge described the crime as “horrific” and “senseless”, expressing sympathy for the victim’s family and friends.