Police in Cardiff have discovered a body in the search for 37-year-old Paria Veisi, who went missing after leaving work in the Canton area on Saturday, April 12.
South Wales Police confirmed the body was found at a property in Penylan, Cardiff, on Saturday. The case had escalated to a murder investigation earlier this week.
Paria’s black Mercedes GLC 200 was previously located abandoned, prompting an appeal for information. Two individuals known to her were arrested and have now been charged in connection with the case.
A 41-year-old man from Penylan has been charged with murder, preventing the lawful and decent burial of a dead body, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. A 48-year-old woman from Australia Road, White City Estate in London, faces charges of preventing a lawful and decent burial and conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Powell said: “This brings our search for Paria to a sad and tragic end. Paria’s family, all those who knew her, and those in her local community, will be deeply saddened and shocked by these latest developments.”
He added that family liaison officers are continuing to support the victim’s family, and that detectives and crime scene investigators will remain in the Penylan area throughout the week.
“I would encourage anyone with any information to speak with officers at the scene or to get in touch,” he said.
Both suspects appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court earlier today and have been remanded in custody until April 22.
