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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Pennink

Killer took dead man’s identity as he hid from justice for 40 years, court told

A killer evaded justice for nearly 40 years after he assumed the identity of a dead Welshman and travelled to the Continent, a court has heard.

Roman Szalajko, 62, was fatally stabbed after he answered the door to his flat in south London in February 1984.

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