Overview

• A High Court jury in Edinburgh convicted the 41-year-old of murdering his 24-year-old partner and of prior assaults.
• Leveque was found in a hot tub at a Sandness property with at least 26 stab wounds, defensive injuries, neck compression and submersion.
• On a 999 call played in court, Pearson identified himself, detailed multiple stabbings and said he had "definitely" killed her.
• After the attack, he drove his Porsche into the sea, reported self-inflicted neck wounds and ingestion of brake fluid, and was treated at Gilbert Bain Hospital.
• Judge Lord Arthurson imposed a life sentence with a minimum term of 25 years, as police highlighted evidence of a controlling, violent relationship.