Tenant Jailed for Life After Murdering and Dismembering Landlady

Scott Paterson, 45, killed Annette Smith, 74, and attempted to cover up the crime with deceptive messages.

Scott Paterson suffocated Annette Smith with a pillow in their shared home in Bedfordshire.
After the murder, Paterson dismembered Smith's body and hid the remains in a storage unit.
He sent emails and Christmas cards from Smith's account to make it appear she was still alive.
Paterson was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years and 178 days.
The crime was motivated by financial issues, including Paterson's significant credit card debt.