Grisly Garden Buried Secrets: The Case of Anna Podedworna

A Polish woman, Anna Podedworna, has been sentenced to a minimum of 21 years in prison for the murder of her partner, Izabela Zablocka. The chilling case saw Podedworna bury Zablocka’s dismembered body in the garden of their shared home in Derby, England, in 2010.

Podedworna, a professional butcher, used her skills to cut Zablocka’s body in half before burying it, only to later cover the spot with concrete. The grim discovery came to light after a Polish journalist’s investigation prompted Podedworna to finally reveal the location of the remains last year.

Judge Heather Williams condemned Podedworna’s lack of remorse, noting her attempts to carry on with her life as if nothing had happened. Podedworna's claim of self-defense was rejected in court, leading to her conviction for murder, preventing a lawful burial, and perverting the course of justice.