Scott Paterson, 45, faces life in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of Annette Smith at Luton Crown Court. Paterson admitted killing her in their Fairfield home in November 2023, then hide her remains in a storage unit nearby. He even sent Christmas cards pretending she was alive, using her email to deceive her family and friends until suspicions arose and an investigation began.
For three months, Annette Smith's absence went unremarked until her family alerted authorities, prompting the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit to investigate. They discovered Smith's belongings, including her passport, clothing, and laptop, aiding in uncovering the chilling deception perpetrated by her murderer.
During police questioning about Smith's disappearance, Paterson falsely claimed she left home in a car with an unknown woman. His elaborate deception included accessing her email to maintain appearances and mislead both the family and investigators about her whereabouts.
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