Paula Leeson. Photo / Greater Manchester PoliceA New Zealand man with a murky past stands accused of killing his British wife so he could inherit her "vast fortune". Prosecutors allege that Donald McPherson, born Alexander James Lang, killed Paula Leeson after taking out a series of insurance policies against the life of the wealthy heiress. The Daily Mail reports the Manchester Crown Court was told that McPherson was motivated to kill by the "vast fortune" that his wife's family had built up from their construction business. By 2016, McPherson was paying nearly $900 a month in premiums for the life insurance policies.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 02, 2021 22:48 UTC