Wife Killed By Abusive Husband Who Stabbed Her 58 Times

A personal trainer with a history of domestic violence, who stabbed his wife 58 times with two kitchen knives, is beginning a prison sentence for killing her at their suburban home.

Bulent Sessacar, 29, abused steroids and cocaine and had been arrested two days earlier for assaulting 25 year-old Rebecca Sessacar, but she refused to press charges.

He was originally charged with murdering her on December 20, last year at their home in Duppas Hill Terrace, Croydon, but a manslaughter plea was accepted at the Old Bailey.

Sessacar was sentenced to ten years and eight months imprisonment after it was accepted he had diminished responsibility.

Police were called to a disturbance at 3.23pm and after forcing their way into the property called an ambulance to assist the critically injured mum-of-one Mrs Sessacar.

However, nothing could be done to save her life and she was pronounced dead at the scene and her husband arrested.

The couple had been arguing earlier in the day and it escalated into deadly violence when they returned home.

Detective Chief Inspector Russell Taylor said: "This is a tragic incident that has effectively left a young child without both her parents.

“Whilst Sessacar's mental health issues were a factor in the attack, it is right that he should face the consequences."