The killers of a terrified 83 year-old pensioner, who was left to die a slow and painful death on the floor of her North London home, have now both been caged.
Jewish spinster Eveline Kelmenson, (pic.top) of Leweston Place, Stamford Hill was bound, gagged and left for dead after her grandmother’s wedding ring was ripped from her finger and gold necklace and pendant ripped from her neck.
Polish-born Kuba Dlugosz, 33, (pic.middle) had already been convicted of manslaughter and burglary by an Old Bailey jury and received an indeterminate sentence – with a seven-year minimum.
The serial burglar – wanted on a European arrest warrant – also ransacked the large five-bedroom house, looking for more valuables.
The victim – known as Lina – who had lived in the house all her life struggled to free herself, but eventually died of hypothermia and lay undiscovered for five weeks.
Now the second intruder – 26 year-old Pole Szymon Wyrostek (pic.bottom) – has also been convicted after a retrial of manslaughter and robbery and sentenced to nine years imprisonment.
Dlugosz was trapped by DNA he left on a chisel handle during the break-in on November 27, 2008. Lena was not discovered until New Year’s Day, 2009.
Detective Chief Inspector Stewart Hill said: “Miss Kelmenson was a defenceless and vulnerable woman who had lived at the address in Stamford Hill her entire life.
“She must have been absolutely terrified the night Dlugosz entered her home and restrained her on the floor.
“As he left her property, carrying her valued possessions, he didn't spare one single thought for her welfare. She had no means to escape, could not raise the alarm and died a slow death on a freezing floor.
“My officers worked tirelessly on this case and conducted some of the most extensive and detailed searches I have ever seen.
“Over 4,000 items were removed from the property to be examined by our forensic specialists.
“The determination and tenacity of all those involved in the investigation has helped to secure the conviction of a ruthless and wicked individual.
“I can only hope that this result today brings some solace to Eveline's family.”
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