Steven Wales
Steven Wales
PublishedOther
MerseysideEverton61 years oldMale
Summary
Steven Wales discovered the body of Paul Smith in his bath and subsequently moved it into a wheelie bin, which he concealed behind derelict houses. He admitted to the offence of preventing a lawful burial.
SentenceTwo years and four months imprisonment.
Case Timeline
Convicted17 February 2026
Sentenced26 August 2026
Case Details
Court
Liverpool Crown Court
Police Force
Merseyside Police
Source Information
Publication
ITV News
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Verification
Source Verified
Conviction Confirmed
Added: 26 August 2026
Last Updated: 26 August 2026
Approved: 26 August 2026