Butcher Found Guilty of Brutal Murder and Dismemberment in Derby
Anna Podedworna has been convicted of the horrific murder of her ex-girlfriend, Izabela Zablocka, in a case that has shocked the Derby community. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, following a trial that revealed gruesome details of the crime committed in August 2010.
Gruesome Details Emerge in Court
The court heard that Podedworna, a skilled turkey butcher, used her professional expertise to commit the murder with chilling precision. She trussed Ms Zablocka 'like a chicken' and applied 'considerable force' to cut the victim's body in half. After the killing, Podedworna dismembered the remains and buried them in bin bags in the garden of their shared home in Derby.
Ms Zablocka, a mother of one, was reported missing in 2010, but her remains were not discovered until June 2025, nearly 15 years later. The breakthrough came when Podedworna contacted the police in 2025, leading to the excavation of the garden and the recovery of the buried evidence.
Conviction and Upcoming Sentencing
Podedworna was found guilty on multiple charges, including murder, preventing a lawful burial, and perverting the course of justice. The jury deliberated on the evidence presented, which painted a stark picture of premeditated violence and concealment.
She is due to be sentenced on Wednesday, with the court expected to consider the severity of the crimes, including the dismemberment and long-term concealment of the body. The case has highlighted issues of domestic violence and the lengths to which perpetrators may go to evade justice.
Derbyshire Police have commended the investigative work that led to the conviction, noting the challenges posed by the delayed discovery of the remains. The community has expressed relief at the verdict, hoping it brings some closure to Ms Zablocka's family, who have endured years of uncertainty.
This case serves as a grim reminder of the hidden dangers in domestic settings and the importance of thorough police investigations in missing persons cases.
