A man has been found guilty of murdering his wife, Anna Maria Murariu, in Ealing earlier this year.
Mugurel Nica, 51, of Jubilee Road, Perivale, was convicted by a jury at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday, 17 September following a seven-day trial. His wife, 46-year-old Anna Maria, died after being stabbed at their home.
Detective Inspector Richard Kempshall, who led the investigation, said: “Today’s conviction will not return a mother to her children, and it will not take away the pain felt by this family. I hope however that it serves as a starting point for their recovery. They have shown incredible strength in the most difficult of times.
“Anna Maria was a victim of domestic violence in a toxic relationship, which has sadly resulted in her death. It is our hope that anyone else suffering such violence may consider reaching out and asking for help when they hear of Anna Maria’s story.
“I wish to take this opportunity to praise both the efforts made by the first responders to save Anna Maria’s life and the tireless work of the investigating officers and prosecution team to achieve justice on her behalf.
“This has been an emotive case for all involved but it has been my privilege to work on behalf of Anna Maria’s family and with such a dedicated team.”
Police were called to Jubilee Road at around 1.40am on Friday, 28 February after a 999 call. Officers found Anna Maria with stab wounds and carried out CPR before paramedics arrived, but she sadly died at the scene.
Mugurel Nica was arrested immediately and charged with murder the following day, Saturday, 1 March.
He is due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, 2 October.
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