Murder of Lakhvinder Cheema
Lakhvinder Cheema was murdered in Southall, West London, by his former lover, Lakhvir Kaur Singh through the use of the poison aconitine. Singh became known as "The Curry Killer" due to the food to which the poison was added. The case is of note due to the cruel method of killing and degree of premeditation, with Singh travelling to India to procure aconitine. Singh received a life sentence with a 23 year minimum term.