this the perfect murder? Wife 'killed husband then kept him wrapped in plastic in the back garden for 18 YEARS' – and his body was only found after she died.
Husband from Welsh village went missing in 1997 and was never found
His wife died earlier this year but police later found man's body in garden
Detectives believe the remains are the husband and wife is suspect
Locals knew the woman as 'Mad Leigh' but said she was very friendly
Despite having not been seen for 18 years, man was not reported missing.
A wife is believed to have killed her husband, wrapped his body in plastic in their garden and kept it secret for 18 years.
The mystery skeleton found in plastic sheets in a quiet village have been identified as missing husband John Sabine last seen in 1997.
His body was found last month just three weeks after his own wife Leigh Ann Sabine died aged 74 from cancer.
Detectives investigating the grim discovery say his wife is the 'main suspect' in their probe.
Mr Sabine was never reported as a missing person despite not being seen for 18 years - and was still listed on the electoral register as living at the same house.
Police later revealed the couple had 'estranged children' who did not list Mr Sabine as being missing.
A spokesman said: 'Their estranged children have been located and informed. Mr Sabine was not reporteed as being missing. The circumstances of where the body was concealed is part of the ongoing investigation.'
A police spokesman said: 'He is believed to have moved to Trem-Y-Cwm with his wife Leigh Ann Sabine in February 1997.
'DNA evidence has confirmed the identity of Mr Sabine, who was last seen in 1997.
'Mrs Sabine passed away on 30th October 2015 and is currently the main suspect in this investigation.'
A post-mortem examination established John Sabine had injuries consistent with an assault.
Neighbours are believed to have found the human remains in grounds at the apartment block.
DCI Morgan said: 'We would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew John and Leigh Sabine and who may have socialised with them or met them back in 1996-1997.
'We would also appeal directly to the community in and around Trem-Y-Cwm to contact us with any information they may have in relation to the plastic wrapping that Mr Sabine was concealed in.'
Police confirmed the body was lying above ground but was wrapped in plastic sheeting.
Neighbour Violet Scott, 75, said: 'It is a complete mystery but I cannot believe the body has been there for all these years.'
Husband from Welsh village went missing in 1997 and was never found
His wife died earlier this year but police later found man's body in garden
Detectives believe the remains are the husband and wife is suspect
Locals knew the woman as 'Mad Leigh' but said she was very friendly
Despite having not been seen for 18 years, man was not reported missing.
The mystery skeleton found in plastic sheets in a quiet village have been identified as missing husband John Sabine last seen in 1997.
His body was found last month just three weeks after his own wife Leigh Ann Sabine died aged 74 from cancer.
Detectives investigating the grim discovery say his wife is the 'main suspect' in their probe.
Police later revealed the couple had 'estranged children' who did not list Mr Sabine as being missing.
A spokesman said: 'Their estranged children have been located and informed. Mr Sabine was not reporteed as being missing. The circumstances of where the body was concealed is part of the ongoing investigation.'
A police spokesman said: 'He is believed to have moved to Trem-Y-Cwm with his wife Leigh Ann Sabine in February 1997.
'DNA evidence has confirmed the identity of Mr Sabine, who was last seen in 1997.
'Mrs Sabine passed away on 30th October 2015 and is currently the main suspect in this investigation.'
A post-mortem examination established John Sabine had injuries consistent with an assault.
Neighbours are believed to have found the human remains in grounds at the apartment block.
DCI Morgan said: 'We would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew John and Leigh Sabine and who may have socialised with them or met them back in 1996-1997.
'We would also appeal directly to the community in and around Trem-Y-Cwm to contact us with any information they may have in relation to the plastic wrapping that Mr Sabine was concealed in.'
Police confirmed the body was lying above ground but was wrapped in plastic sheeting.
Neighbour Violet Scott, 75, said: 'It is a complete mystery but I cannot believe the body has been there for all these years.'
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