Wife Vanishes in Cardiff Paria Veisi, 37, disappeared from Cathays, Cardiff, on 12 April...

Published: 7:12 pm January 15, 2026
Updated: 8:42 am February 5, 2026
Horrific Murder in Cardiff: Man Admits Stabbing Wife to Death and Dumping Her Body in Garden

 

Wife Vanishes in Cardiff

Paria Veisi, 37, disappeared from Cathays, Cardiff, on 12 April 2025. Heartbreakingly, her body was discovered a week later hidden in a garden in Penylan.

Estranged Husband Confesses

On Thursday at Cardiff Crown Court, her estranged husband Alireza Askari, 42, pleaded guilty to her murder. He also admitted to preventing a lawful and decent burial.

Sentencing Set for February

Askari is due to be sentenced on 13 February, bringing this grim case one step closer to justice.

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