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The Independent
06-06-2025
- The Independent
Suspect in court accused of murdering Polish woman who disappeared 15 years ago
A woman accused of murdering a Polish national who went missing in Derby 15 years ago has appeared in court for the first time after human remains were found. Anna Podedworna, 39, stood in the dock with an interpreter at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Friday morning charged with murdering Izabela Zablocka, who lost contact with her family in August 2010. Ms Zablocka, who is understood to have been a factory worker, came to the UK from Poland in 2009 when she lived in Normanton, Derby, and was aged 30 when she stopped contacting her relatives the following year, Derbyshire Police said. Podedworna, of Boyer Street, Derby, is accused of murdering Ms Zablocka between August 27 2010 and October 1 2010. She is further charged with preventing a lawful burial between August 27 2010 and June 1 2025 and perverting the course of justice between the same dates. Human remains, believed to be those of Ms Zablocka, were found in the garden of a property in Princes Street, Normanton, after police launched a murder probe. Derbyshire Police said information relating to her disappearance 'recently came to light', leading detectives to begin the investigation. Five people have been arrested as part of the inquiry, the Derbyshire force said. Two other women, aged 39 and 43, and two men aged 41 and 48, were arrested on suspicion of murder and have all been bailed pending further inquiries. The defendant wore a prison-issue grey tracksuit and black glasses and spoke to confirm her name and date of birth during the four-minute long hearing, and was told her case can only be dealt with by the crown court. Podedworna was not asked to enter a plea during the short hearing. She was remanded into custody until Monday when she will appear at Derby Crown Court.
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Woman appears in court charged with murder of Polish mother whose body was found buried in garden 15 years after she vanished
A woman appeared in court this morning charged with the murder of a mother whose body was found in a garden 15 years after she vanished. Izabela Zablocka last made contact with her family in Poland on August 28, 2010 and despite their best efforts to trace her, she was never found. This morning Anna Podedworna, 39, appeared before Southern Derbyshire magistrates charged with murder, preventing a lawful and decent burial and perverting the course of justice. A murder inquiry was launched at the end of last month following information that came to light in connection with the then 30-year-old Ms Zablocka's disappearance. Human remains, believed to be the Polish mother's, were then found in a garden of a property in Princes Street, Normanton, Derby, on Sunday. The court heard the murder said to have taken place between August and October 2010, and the other charges between August 2010 and June 1 this year. Podedworna, who was wearing a grey sweater, grey jogging bottoms and glasses and followed proceedings via an interpreter, spoke only to confirm her details during the brief hearing. There was no application for bail, and Podedworna, of Boyer Street, Derby, was remanded in custody to appear at Derby Crown Court on Monday. Jeremy Wray, chair of the magistrates' bench, told her: 'This court has no powers to grant bail in cases such as this, so you will be remanded in custody until June 9 when you will appear at Derby Crown Court.' Ms Zablocka, a Polish national, moved to the UK in 2009, lived on Princes Street and worked at the former Cranberry Foods Turkey and Chicken Factory in nearby Scropton. She had a daughter, Katarzyna Zabłocka, who is now 24. In total five people have been taken into custody as part of a murder probe launched two weeks ago. Two other women aged 39 and 43, and two men aged 41 and 48, were arrested on suspicion of murder and all remain on police bail pending further inquiries. Samanatha Shallow, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor in the East Midlands, said in an earlier statement: 'Following a review of the evidence provided by Derbyshire Constabulary, we have authorised criminal charges in relation to the death of Izabela Zablocka. 'Ms Zablocka went missing in August 2010, when she was aged 30. Her body was recovered in Derby on 1 June 2025. 'Our thoughts remain with the family of Ms Zablocka at this time.' Anyone with information in relation to the incident has been urged to contact Derbyshire Constabulary by quoting 25*301240. Crimestoppers is also offering £20,000 for any information that leads to the conviction of anyone involved in the killing of the Polish national. To anonymously contact the independent charity you can call 0800 555 111 or visit their website at
BBC News
06-06-2025
- BBC News
Izabela Zablocka: Murder suspect in court after remains found
A woman has appeared in court after being charged with murdering a woman who went missing 15 years looking for Izabela Zablocka found human remains in a garden in Normanton, Derby, last a hearing at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Friday, Anna Podedworna, of Boyer Street, Derby, spoke via an interpreter to confirm her name, date of birth and 39-year-old has been charged with murder, preventing a lawful burial and perverting the course of justice, and will appear at Derby Crown Court on Monday. Ms Zablocka moved to the UK from Poland in 2009 when she was 30, and had been living in Derby when her family lost contact with her the following other women, aged 39 and 43, and two men aged 41 and 48 arrested on suspicion of murder remain on police bail.
The Irish Sun
06-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Woman appears in court charged with murdering mum ‘found buried in garden' 15 years after she vanished
A WOMAN has appeared in court charged with murdering a mum "found buried in a garden" 15 years after she vanished. Izabela Zablocka disappeared on August 28, 2010, after speaking to her family in Poland. 3 Izabela Zablocka vanished 15 years ago Credit: PA Police launched a murder probe two weeks ago after new information came to light. Human remains, believed to belong to Izabela, were then found in the garden of a home in Normanton, Derbyshire. Anna Podedworna appeared at Derbyshire Magistrates' Court today charged with murder. The 39-year-old is also accused of preventing a lawful burial and perverting the course of justice. Read more news Podedworna spoke only to confirm her name, date of birth and address during the hearing. She was remanded into custody to next appear at Derby Crown Court on Monday. Five people have been arrested as part of the murder investigation , including two women aged 39 and 43. All five have bailed pending further inquiries, Derbyshire Police confirmed. Most read in The Sun Izabela came to the UK from Poland in 2009 and worked at the former Cranberry Foods Turkey and Chicken Factory. Her family reported her missing to Polish police in August 2010 but the report never reached British cops. Her daughter Kasia, who was nine at the time of her mum's disappearance, contacted Derbyshire Police in May. She spoke out after the body was found, telling The Sun: "I definitely want to know the truth as soon as possible." Samanatha Shallow, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor in the East Midlands, said: 'Following a review of the evidence provided by Derbyshire Constabulary, we have authorised criminal charges in relation to the death of Izabela Zablocka 'Ms Zablocka went missing in August 2010, when she was aged 30. Her body was recovered in Derby on 1 June 2025. 'Anna Podedworna, 39, from Derby, has been charged with her murder. She has also been charged with preventing a lawful and decent burial and perverting the course of justice. 'Our thoughts remain with the family of Ms Zablocka at this time." Crimestoppers is offering a £20,000 reward for information, which expires on August 27. Anyone with information can call the charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. 3 Izabela's daughter Kasia contacted the police about her mum's disappearance Credit: Kasia Zabłocka 3 Human remains were found in Derbyshire Credit: SWNS
Scottish Sun
06-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Woman appears in court charged with murdering mum ‘found buried in garden' 15 years after she vanished
'KILLER' IN DOCK Woman appears in court charged with murdering mum 'found buried in garden' 15 years after she vanished Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has appeared in court charged with murdering a mum "found buried in a garden" 15 years after she vanished. Izabela Zablocka disappeared on August 28, 2010, after speaking to her family in Poland. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Izabela Zablocka vanished 15 years ago Credit: PA Police launched a murder probe two weeks ago after new information came to light. Human remains, believed to belong to Izabela, were then found in the garden of a home in Normanton, Derbyshire. Anna Podedworna appeared at Derbyshire Magistrates' Court today charged with murder. The 39-year-old is also accused of preventing a lawful burial and perverting the course of justice. Read more news CHILLING PLOT How killer dad tricked son into digging up mum in plot to evade justice Podedworna spoke only to confirm her name, date of birth and address during the hearing. She was remanded into custody to next appear at Derby Crown Court on Monday. Five people have been arrested as part of the murder investigation, including two women aged 39 and 43. All five have bailed pending further inquiries, Derbyshire Police confirmed. Izabela came to the UK from Poland in 2009 and worked at the former Cranberry Foods Turkey and Chicken Factory. Her family reported her missing to Polish police in August 2010 but the report never reached British cops. Her daughter Kasia, who was nine at the time of her mum's disappearance, contacted Derbyshire Police in May. She spoke out after the body was found, telling The Sun: "I definitely want to know the truth as soon as possible." Samanatha Shallow, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor in the East Midlands, said: 'Following a review of the evidence provided by Derbyshire Constabulary, we have authorised criminal charges in relation to the death of Izabela Zablocka 'Ms Zablocka went missing in August 2010, when she was aged 30. Her body was recovered in Derby on 1 June 2025. 'Anna Podedworna, 39, from Derby, has been charged with her murder. She has also been charged with preventing a lawful and decent burial and perverting the course of justice. 'Our thoughts remain with the family of Ms Zablocka at this time." Crimestoppers is offering a £20,000 reward for information, which expires on August 27. Anyone with information can call the charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. 3 Izabela's daughter Kasia contacted the police about her mum's disappearance Credit: Kasia Zabłocka
