Kilburn murder case: Steven Clark, 50, killed Ursula Uhlemann, 80, in her West London home and tried to cover up the crime

The Kilburn murder case saw a local man found guilty of killing his elderly partner in her home before attempting to cover up the crime.

Steven Clark, 50, was convicted of killing 80-year-old Ursula Uhlemann at her flat in Queens Park, west London. A jury at Southwark Crown Court found him guilty after hearing how he strangled her to death in a shocking act of violence.

The horror unfolded in the early hours of 20 March. At 3 am, Clark called emergency services, claiming he had found Ms Uhlemann unconscious in her living room. When paramedics arrived, they found her lifeless body on the floor. Despite desperate attempts to revive her, she was pronounced dead at 4.11 am.

At first, Clark played the grieving partner, insisting he had no idea what had happened. But police quickly saw through his lies. Officers arriving at the scene noted multiple injuries on Ms Uhlemann’s body. Their suspicions grew when Clark gave conflicting accounts of the night’s events.

Detectives soon uncovered the truth. CCTV footage proved Clark had never left Ms Uhlemann’s flat for two days before her death—contradicting his claims that he had been coming and going. A post-mortem later confirmed she had died from neck compression.

As the investigation progressed, police also discovered that Clark had a history of abusive behaviour towards Ms Uhlemann. Witnesses helped detectives piece together a grim picture of coercion and violence in the days leading up to the murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, who led the investigation, condemned Clark’s lies and brutality:

“Ms Uhlemann’s life was taken in appalling circumstances. Clark consistently lied about his role, denying any involvement whatsoever. Thanks to the numerous witnesses who helped our investigation, we were able to expose the truth.”

Following his conviction, Clark faces a life sentence for the brutal murder of a woman he was supposed to love and protect.