ZAHID YOUNIS KILLS TWO WOMEN IN LONDON AND STUFFS BODIES IN FREEZER
In a chilling case that has shocked the London community, Zahid Younis, a 36-year-old man with a disturbing criminal history, was convicted of the brutal murders of two women and the subsequent concealment of their bodies.The gruesome discovery was made at his flat in Canning Town, where police found the bodies of Hungarian national Henriett Szucs, aged 34, and Mihrican 'Jan' Mustafa, a 38-year-old mother of three, stuffed inside a padlocked freezer.
The bodies were found last April, with flies swarming around the freezer, indicating the bodies had been there for some time.
Younis’s past is marred by a series of violent and predatory offenses.
He had previously served time for unlawful sexual activity involving a minor, and his criminal record includes multiple convictions for assaulting partners and child sexual offenses.
His history of controlling and abusive behavior towards women was laid bare during the trial, revealing a pattern of violence and manipulation that spanned years.
During the proceedings at London’s Southwark Crown Court, it was disclosed that Younis, often referred to as 'Boxer,' had a long history of violence.
He had admitted to placing the two women in the freezer and pleaded guilty to two counts of preventing a lawful and decent burial of a body.
However, he denied the charges of murder, a denial that was ultimately rejected by the jury, which found him guilty of both murders.
The court heard that Younis’s violent tendencies extended beyond his relationship with the victims.
He had previously been jailed for 30 months for assaulting a 14-year-old girl and engaging in unlawful sexual activity with a minor, leading to his registration as a sex offender.
His controlling nature was evident in his treatment of his then-girlfriend, whom he would wait outside her house and escort everywhere, exhibiting overbearing and violent behavior.
Further details emerged about his violent past, including a relationship with a 17-year-old girl following his release from prison in 2007.
The jury was told that initial slaps escalated into punches and kicks, resulting in large bruises and a fractured arm for the teenager.
The girl’s family eventually tricked Younis into allowing her to leave their shared home after an assault that broke her arm in three places.
Younis was later sentenced to nearly five years in prison for two counts of wounding and one of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The trial revealed that both victims had led chaotic lives, marked by homelessness, drug struggles, and vulnerability, making them easy targets for Younis’s manipulation.
The police investigation was initiated after a uniformed officer responded to a report of Younis’s disappearance.
The officer’s search led to the discovery of the bodies, which bore signs of significant violence.
The victims had suffered injuries consistent with kicking or stamping, with Ms Szucs sustaining severe head injuries and Ms Mustafa suffering fractured sternum and larynx, along with multiple rib fractures.
Younis showed no remorse during the trial, maintaining his denial of murder despite the evidence of brutal violence and injuries inflicted upon the women.
The court was told that he attempted to shift blame, claiming someone else helped him put the bodies in the freezer, even though that individual was in prison at the time.
The judge sentenced Younis to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 38 years before parole can be considered, ensuring he will remain behind bars for the foreseeable future.
The case has left a lasting impact on the families of the victims and the wider London community, highlighting the dangers posed by a man with a long history of violence and predatory behavior.
