The sleepy New South Wales town of Aberdeen became the epicentre of a world-renowned real-life horror after one of Australia's most savage murders was discovered within an unassuming family residence.
Katherine Knight killed her partner John Price whilst he slept, inflicting more than 37 stab wounds before decapitating him and removing much of his skin. His body was then suspended from a meat hook within the property.
Evidence revealed he had woken during the attack and tried to flee, with blood trails discovered throughout the house leading towards the front entrance.
The sight that greeted officers upon arrival at the residence was beyond shocking. Even experienced detectives assigned to the investigation would describe it as unprecedented in their careers.
Knight, a former abattoir worker, had removed her husband's skin and displayed large portions of it throughout the dwelling. John's severed head had been placed in a pot of boiling water, whilst other body parts were being roasted in the oven alongside vegetables,reports the Mirror.
Knight had prepared the dining table with two place settings, each labelled with the name of one of Price's children. Investigators concluded that meals had been arranged prior to police attendance.
Knight had also left a blood-written note atop a photograph of Price which stated: "Time got you back Johathon for rapping [raping] my douter [daughter]. You to Beck [Price's daughter] for Ross – for Little John [his son]. Now play with little Johns dick John Price."
The allegations contained in the note were subsequently proven to be completely unfounded.
Police were alerted to the gruesome crime after neighbours spotted blood near the entrance. Officers forced their way into the property and discovered Price's body inside.
Knight was found unconscious in the vicinity after consuming pills, although not a fatal dose.
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
