Husband 'drowned' wealthy wife on holiday in Denmark

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Husband drowned wealthy wife on holiday in Denmark to get his hands on 'vast fortune', court hears

A husband drowned his wealthy heiress wife while on holiday in Denmark to get his hands on a "vast fortune", a court has heard.

The 47-year-old, from Sale, Greater Manchester drowned in the swimming pool of their rented house in June 2017.The jury was told that Mr McPherson met his future wife at the family business - W Leeson and Son - which specialises in ground works and skip hire.However, the court heard that Mr McPherson had a "big secret".

And two life insurance policies for Paula Leeson, each worth £400,000, benefitting her son, had a forged Trust form attached to them, diverting the cash to himself.

 

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Must have been a tory.

Wow that’s tragic 💔

I owe you an apology to ever doubt your sincerity and professionalism. It’s was just like a dream to me when I received my first payment. After my second payment it became a reality now after several payments it has become a way of life. SamuelEddy_

Happy endings 😇

Rip

You meant ‘murdered’

Did he never watch Columbo? Just one more thing ...

Sick, twisted people everywhere.

Who the hell is going on holiday?!!

How she became wealthy while husband remained poor?

Horrible

Cnt!

Greed the root of all evil

Sick man

More good news please(((

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