A horrifying murder case has left the city of Salford in shock, as disturbing CCTV footage revealed the grim movements of a brutal killer carrying the dismembered torso of his housemate in a shopping bag.
The case, which unfolded over the past year, ended with a jury convicting 42-year-old Polish native Marcin Majerkiewicz for the gruesome murder and dismemberment of 67-year-old Stuart Everett.
The Gruesome Discovery
It all began in April last year when a member of the public stumbled upon a horrifying sight at Kersal Dale nature reserve in Salford—a human torso and thighs wrapped tightly in cling film.
The remains were later identified as belonging to Everett, but at the time, police had no idea who the victim was.
Majerkiewicz had gone to extreme lengths to cover his tracks, even stealing Everett’s identity to send messages and greeting cards to his relatives, pretending he was still alive.
CCTV Footage Reveals the Killer’s Actions
Disturbing CCTV clips from April 2 last year show Majerkiewicz walking through Salford, struggling to carry a large blue ‘bag for life’ filled with his housemate’s body parts.
The footage captures him stopping briefly to adjust his grip, clearly weighed down by the heavy load, before continuing on his way to dispose of the remains.
Investigators later discovered that only about one-third of Everett’s body was ever recovered, with the rest feared to have been lost to nature.
The Hunt for a Killer
Despite his careful attempts to erase any trace of the crime, Majerkiewicz’s freedom was short-lived.
Three weeks after the remains were found, two plain-clothes officers spotted him by chance while on patrol.
They recognized him from surveillance footage, though they still did not know his name.
They followed him onto a bus, where an officer confronted him.
When told he was a ‘person of interest’ in a police investigation, Majerkiewicz adamantly denied any involvement, insisting, “It’s definitely a mistake, 100%.”
The Investigation Unravels the Truth
Once in custody, detectives pieced together Majerkiewicz’s movements.
They discovered Everett had not been seen alive for weeks, and his housemate had been using his bank cards and even taking out loans in his name.
A search of their shared home revealed a gruesome crime scene—bloodstains, saw marks, and evidence of a violent attack.
A skip outside the property contained incriminating evidence, including carpet fragments soaked in diluted blood.
The Shocking Details of the Crime
Forensic experts determined that Everett had been bludgeoned to death with a heavy object before his body was meticulously cut into 27 pieces.
His skull was shattered into fragments, and his face had been flayed off, further adding to the horrific nature of the crime.
Investigators believe Majerkiewicz used a hacksaw to dismember the body, with one saw bearing Everett’s DNA found near the reservoir where skull fragments were later discovered.
The Trial and Conviction
During the trial, prosecutors laid out compelling evidence against Majerkiewicz, including his disturbing fascination with horror and gore.
Despite the overwhelming proof, Majerkiewicz refused to testify in his defense, instead maintaining that he had nothing to do with the crime.
His legal team attempted to introduce doubt by suggesting another housemate, Michal Polchowski, may have played a role.
However, the jury saw through the defense’s arguments and convicted Majerkiewicz in just one hour and 36 minutes.
A Family’s Heartbreak
Following the guilty verdict, Everett’s brother, Richard Ziemacki, expressed the family’s deep sorrow.
“Even though it has been almost 12 months, we are still haunted by what happened,” he said.
For any person to be treated in such a brutal way and disposed of so systematically has left our family traumatized beyond belief.”
Ziemacki went on to thank the police for their tireless efforts in piecing together the case and ensuring justice was served.
The inscription on Everett’s urn summed up the family’s grief: “Those we love don’t go away, they walk with us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near.”
What Was the Motive?
While the exact motive behind the murder may never be fully understood, investigators believe financial desperation played a key role.
Majerkiewicz had accumulated debts of over £60,000 and had already taken control of Everett’s finances.
His internet history showed searches for long-term rentals in Spain, suggesting he was planning an escape before police caught up with him.
Justice Served
Chief Superintendent Lewis Hughes stated that Majerkiewicz’s actions appeared to be fueled by financial gain, but his morbid obsession with horror and gore likely played a part in the brutal nature of the crime.
With his conviction secured, Everett’s family can now find some closure, knowing the man responsible for their loved one’s horrific murder is finally behind bars.