Dad who killed wife in front of children caught after step-daughter tells supermarket worker of horrific murder
Krysztof Kindzierski, 40, stabbed Zaneta Kindzierska, 32, during a 'ferocious' attack at their Manchester home
A man who killed his wife in front of his children was caught after
the victim's teenage daughter told a supermarket worker of the murder.
Krysztof Kindzierski, 40, stabbed Zaneta Kindzierska, 32, in a 'ferocious' attack at the home they shared in Manchester.
The brutal attack happened in front of their two small children and his step-daughter Claudia, 15.
Bare-chested and covered in blood, he stopped the teenager from leaving the house following the murder. He also took her mobile phone, and even throttled her.
Kindzierski then tried to clean up the mess and left the family home with the children.
But during a shopping trip to Asda, Claudia told a Polish speaking member of staff about the murder of her mum. Police were called and later discovered the body.
Kindzierski, described as his barrister has having been 'consumed by jealousy', has now been jailed for life with a minimum of 18 years and four months after admitting murder.
Sentencing, Judge Michael Henshell said the killing was done with considerable violence and happened within sight of the children.
“That scene, the events that they witnessed, must have been the most horrifying experience for them. The younger children will will also have to live with the knowledge throughout their lives that their mother wasn’t simply just killed, but she was killed by their father”, the judge added.
Manchester Crown Court heard that the day before her death the victim told 'violent and controlling' Kindzierski that she was going to leave him once and for all.
In response, Kindzierski threatened to kill Zaneta and her teenage daughter from a previous relationship, Claudia.
But the court heard Zaneta did not take him seriously, because it was a 'threat that was regularly issued'. Hours later neighbours heard screams coming from the property.
The family originated from Lubartow, a small town in eastern Poland, and settled in the UK in 2011 after convicted mugger Kindzierski served three-and-half years for robbery in his native country.
In the weeks before her tragic death, Zaneta had told him she had met someone else and wanted to start a new life in Holland. Kindzierski refused to let her out alone, limited her use of the internet, and hacked into her Facebook page.
After their final argument, Kindzierski attacked Zaneta with an 8ins blade in the bedroom, before dragging her into the bathroom.
Claudia tried to run to her aid, but Kindzierski shut the door, and the mother urged her to flee as she fought for her life in the early hours of June 18.
Zaneta's younger children,and Nicola, 6 and Fabian, 3, saw their father covered in blood and heard their mother's cries.
Claudia later told police she saw 'lots of blood on the walls and the door', and glimpsed her mother lying on the floor jerking.
Andrew Scott, defending, said the crime was committed in a jealous rage, against the backdrop of a dysfunctional relationship and Kindzierski's fear of losing his family.
Krysztof Kindzierski, 40, stabbed Zaneta Kindzierska, 32, in a 'ferocious' attack at the home they shared in Manchester.
The brutal attack happened in front of their two small children and his step-daughter Claudia, 15.
Bare-chested and covered in blood, he stopped the teenager from leaving the house following the murder. He also took her mobile phone, and even throttled her.
Kindzierski then tried to clean up the mess and left the family home with the children.
But during a shopping trip to Asda, Claudia told a Polish speaking member of staff about the murder of her mum. Police were called and later discovered the body.
Kindzierski, described as his barrister has having been 'consumed by jealousy', has now been jailed for life with a minimum of 18 years and four months after admitting murder.
Sentencing, Judge Michael Henshell said the killing was done with considerable violence and happened within sight of the children.
“That scene, the events that they witnessed, must have been the most horrifying experience for them. The younger children will will also have to live with the knowledge throughout their lives that their mother wasn’t simply just killed, but she was killed by their father”, the judge added.
Manchester Crown Court heard that the day before her death the victim told 'violent and controlling' Kindzierski that she was going to leave him once and for all.
In response, Kindzierski threatened to kill Zaneta and her teenage daughter from a previous relationship, Claudia.
But the court heard Zaneta did not take him seriously, because it was a 'threat that was regularly issued'. Hours later neighbours heard screams coming from the property.
The family originated from Lubartow, a small town in eastern Poland, and settled in the UK in 2011 after convicted mugger Kindzierski served three-and-half years for robbery in his native country.
In the weeks before her tragic death, Zaneta had told him she had met someone else and wanted to start a new life in Holland. Kindzierski refused to let her out alone, limited her use of the internet, and hacked into her Facebook page.
After their final argument, Kindzierski attacked Zaneta with an 8ins blade in the bedroom, before dragging her into the bathroom.
Claudia tried to run to her aid, but Kindzierski shut the door, and the mother urged her to flee as she fought for her life in the early hours of June 18.
Zaneta's younger children,and Nicola, 6 and Fabian, 3, saw their father covered in blood and heard their mother's cries.
Claudia later told police she saw 'lots of blood on the walls and the door', and glimpsed her mother lying on the floor jerking.
Andrew Scott, defending, said the crime was committed in a jealous rage, against the backdrop of a dysfunctional relationship and Kindzierski's fear of losing his family.
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