Woman Caged For Landlord Murder

A bogus tenant who drugged a landlord so her accomplice could brutally beat him to death has been caged for life at the Old Bailey.

Katsiaryna Komar, 27, of Hulse Avenue, Barking, Essex, posed as a would-be tenant when viewing a room rented by 43 year-old Kemal Ozdemir, of Gladstone Avenue, Wood Green, North London.

Komar (pic. bottom) was convicted of murdering Mr. Ozdemie (pic. top) some time between April 26 and May 2, 2008 and will be locked up for a minimum of 17 years.

Investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Stewart Hill, of the Homicide and Serious Crime Command, said: "Katsiaryna Komar facilitated a violent attack on Mr Ozdemir, resulting in his death.

"He was murdered after agreeing to assist Komar by offering her lodgings at his address.

"She came to view his spare room, but instead, she abused his trust, drugging him before calling another man to the property.

Mr Ozdemir was then restrained and subjected to a prolonged beating, which led to his death.

"The motive of the attack remains unclear, although it is likely that it was for financial gain."

On May 2 officers forced their way into the address because Mr. Ozdemir had not been seen for some time.

Inside the address officers found the body of Mr Ozdemir and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem examination gave cause of death as multiple trauma injuries to the chest, neck and head caused by a blunt instrument.