Marcin Majerkiewicz is on trial for allegedly murdering Stuart Everett and dismembering his body after a rent increase.
Marcin Majerkiewicz denies killing Mr. Everett. He is on trial at Manchester Crown Court. The court heard where body parts were left. Salford and north Manchester were locations, including Kersal Dale and Boggar Hole Clough.
The two men lived in the same Winton house. Mr. Everett rented out two rooms: one for Mr. Majerkiewicz and another for Michal Polchowski.
Prosecutors don’t need to prove a motive. They said Mr. Majerkiewicz felt frustrated with Mr. Everett.
Mr. Majerkiewicz messaged his partner, saying someone heard his plans. It seems he was talking about Mr. Polchowski. The fact that Mr. Everett raised Mr. Majerkiewicz’s rent may have caused tension too.
Human remains were found April 4 in Kersal Dale nature reserve, in Salford. The parts were in an abandoned bunker, wrapped in cling film and sawn into 27 pieces.
More body parts were found afterward, including parts of the skull and ear. Police identified the remains as Mr. Everett, who was of Polish descent and had a brother who lived in Derby.
Police searched the house and the outside skip. They found blood in key spots, including cut carpet in a room linked to the defendant.
Footage showed a man matching Mr. Majerkiewicz’s description. Officers stopped him April 25. He matched the man from the footage and had two phones. One belonged to Mr. Everett, and he had Mr. Everett’s bank cards. He said he lived on Worsley Road.
Police then searched the Worsley Road place. They found a fake message, which seemed to be from Stuart Everett. It said he was in Derby, had a stroke, and would move out.
Police searched the premises and the skip outside, finding blood in key locations. They noted cut carpet in a room tied to the defendant. There was likely a big cover-up. Items in the skip suggested this.
Mr. Everett was last seen March 27. Mr. Majerkiewicz went to Worsley Woods March 28 with a wheelie bag, but came back without it.
Nine packages of body parts were found there. The parts included internal organs, such as a heart, kidney, and lungs.
Mr. Majerkiewicz went to Boggart Hole Clough March 29. There, they found part of Mr. Everett’s spine. He also went to Linnyshaw Colliery Wood that day with a heavy bag, but left without it.
A second package of body parts was found later. It was wrapped in cling film. Mr. Majerkiewicz was near Blackleach Reservoir April 3, carrying a red bag with something heavy. Police found six parts there, including parts of the skull, scalp, and ear, as well as skin from his face.
Prosecutors said the defendant was at each location, or his travel matched those locations. Body parts were found in those spots. CCTV showed him arriving with a heavy bag and leaving without it, or with an empty one, they claimed.
Prosecutors said they have found about a third of Mr. Everett’s body. Pathologist Dr. Philip Lumb presented his findings describing how he examined parts of the skull. He said Mr. Everett was hit hard and repeatedly on the head with a blunt object.
The skull had fractures and internal bleeding, showing a deadly assault. The cause of death was head injuries, jurors heard. The body was cut into many pieces. Dr. Lumb found 27 body parts. A hacksaw was likely used for the dismemberment.
Dr. Lumb said dismemberment likely happened after death, but some cuts might have occurred while he was alive. After the killing, there was a big cleanup attempt. They also tried to clear out the Worsley Road place, making it seem like they were moving out.
They said Stuart Everett had a stroke. The story was he was in Derby visiting his brother, and could not come back right away.
Messages were sent to Michal from Stuart Everett’s phone. Prosecutors said the defendant had the phone. A neighbor saw black bags being moved around April 3. A skip was also ordered.
Police searched the skip. They found a hacksaw blade in a black bin bag. Jurors learned it contained Mr. Everett’s blood. A black top was found that smelled like detergent. Prosecutors claimed the defendant owned it. No evidence linked it scientifically, jurors learned.
Antibacterial wipes were found in the bin and it contained blood. Prosecutors said it contained Mr. Everett’s blood and also had Mr. Majerkiewicz’s DNA.
Mr. Majerkiewicz bought cleanup items March 28. Police seized two phones from him: one was his, and the other was Mr. Everett’s.
Mr. Majerkiewicz used Mr. Everett’s details for his phone. He used the Giff Gaff network, used to make it seem like Everett was alive. He sent Everett’s niece a birthday message.
Prosecutors said Mr. Majerkiewicz used Everett’s phone. He accessed Everett’s financial accounts, including bank and Paypal accounts. He also used Everett’s Government Gateway account too, using Everett’s accounts for personal use. It was as if they were his own, prosecutors stated.
Mr. Majerkiewicz was interviewed by police April 26. Prosecutors claimed he told lies. He said he knew nothing about the murder and denied knowing about body disposal. He last saw Everett before Easter. He said Everett went to see his brother in Derby.
He said Everett texted him, saying he would not return. He planned to leave the property. He had a notice to move by May 3.
Mr. Majerkiewicz said he called Everett. He denied accessing Everett’s accounts and using his phone. He was asked about Everett’s safety. He said he hoped Everett was safe and well. He added that all leads should be checked.