Murder-accused says she felt like a monster after partner found in Derby garden

A woman on trial at Derby Crown Court told jurors she felt like a monster after her partner's remains were found in a Derby garden. The partner had been reported missing in 2010 and the remains were discovered in June 2025 after the defendant alerted police; the trial is ongoing.

A woman is on trial at Derby Crown Court accused of murdering her partner. She told jurors she felt like a monster after the partner's remains were found in a garden. The partner had been reported missing in 2010 after moving from Poland. The remains were discovered by police in June 2025 after the defendant contacted them, and the trial continues. Key details: - The defendant denies murder and has told the court she acted in self-defence. - The partner was reported missing in 2010 and had travelled from Poland to the UK with the defendant. - Police located human remains in a Derby garden on 1 June 2025 after being informed by the defendant. - The case is being heard at Derby Crown Court and the trial is ongoing. Summary: The case revisits a long-missing person's death and is being decided in court. What happens next is part of the continuing trial and is undetermined at this time.