The initial discovery of a birthday card, seemingly sent by a beloved brother, can often bring a smile and a warm feeling. For Richard Everett, however, this seemingly innocent gesture soon morphed into a chilling realization of unimaginable horror.

Richard chuckled as he read the card from his brother, Stuart, who playfully referred to him as "old man." It was a typical brotherly jab, lighthearted and familiar. Little did Richard know, this simple phrase would soon become a haunting reminder of a sinister deception.

Upon closer inspection, the handwriting didn't quite match Stuart's. A nagging feeling began to creep in, a sense that something was terribly wrong. The jovial mood quickly dissipated, replaced by a growing unease. He soon realised that his brother, Stuart Everett, 67, was dead by the time the card arrived – and soon it was like “a dagger through the heart”.

The card, it turned out, had been penned by Stuart's flatmate, Marcin Majerkiewicz. But this was no ordinary roommate; Majerkiewicz was a monster. A horror movie-obsessed ghoul who had brutally murdered Stuart before dismembering his body into at least 27 pieces with a hacksaw.

Imagine the sheer horror: a man, someone you shared your life with, capable of such unspeakable acts of violence. The betrayal, the violation, the utter disregard for human life – it's almost incomprehensible.

After the gruesome act, Majerkiewicz meticulously wrapped Stuart's remains in cling film, stuffed them into bags for life, and embarked on a macabre mission. He made at least 11 trips to at least seven locations to dispose of his victim’s body parts.

The chilling details of this case continue to shock even the most seasoned investigators. Majerkiewicz's actions were not just brutal; they were meticulously planned and executed with a disturbing level of coldness.

In a particularly disturbing detail, Majerkiewicz even stopped off for a sandwich after dumping one of the bags containing Stuart's body parts – all paid for using his victim's money.

The investigation revealed that Majerkiewicz, a warehouse worker, was deeply in debt – owing £73,000 – at the time of the murder. He saw Stuart as an opportunity, a way to escape his financial woes. He conducted an “unbelievably cold-blooded and macabre” cover-up.

Beyond the murder itself, Majerkiewicz engaged in a series of calculated deceptions. He not only stole Stuart's money but also took out phone contracts, bank loans, and cash from ATMs, impersonating Stuart on the phone and pretending he had a stroke.

He sent texts and birthday cards to Stuart's family and friends, all in an attempt to create the illusion that he was still alive. His goal was to buy an apartment in Alicante and flee prosecution with the money he stole.

Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Sohom Das described the case as a "triple tragedy" due to the emotional trauma of the murder, compounded by the callousness of the act and the elaborate deception that followed. "This is a dark and calculated killer," Dr. Das emphasized.

The investigation, led by Greater Manchester Police, was a complex and painstaking process. It involved searching 19 sites and analyzing 2,000 hours of CCTV footage in the search for Stuart's remains. One location was a pond where Majerkiewicz disposed of body parts while children fed the ducks.

Majerkiewicz's fascination with horror movies, including a tattoo of Jason Voorhees from "Friday the 13th," offers a glimpse into his disturbed psyche. He had been plotting the murder for weeks, setting up email addresses and phone contracts in Stuart's name and even researching £50,000 loans.

Stuart, a civil servant who had worked hard his entire life, had substantial savings and access to inheritance. Majerkiewicz saw him as a target, unaware that Stuart considered him a "partner" – although the exact nature of their relationship remains unconfirmed.

The investigation began when a suspicious package, wrapped in cling film, was discovered in an abandoned bunker in a Salford nature reserve. It contained Stuart's torso, immediately raising alarm bells and indicating a dangerous perpetrator.

Detectives meticulously reviewed CCTV footage from the surrounding area, searching for anyone carrying a heavy bag. They eventually spotted a man carrying a "very heavy looking bag for life," switching hands frequently and stopping to rest.

Minutes after entering the woodlands, the man emerged with the bag folded into a square, a chilling sight that underscored the man's ruthlessness. Tracking the man back to the Winton area of Salford, two police officers spotted Majerkiewicz getting on a bus.

They boarded the bus and arrested the killer, who initially denied everything. He smiled, laughed, shook his head, and claimed it was a "mistake 100 percent." However, police found a phone and numerous bank cards that didn't belong to him, as well as bloodstains in his flat.

DNA analysis confirmed that the bloodstains on the sofa matched the torso found in the woods. A large piece of carpet had been removed, suggesting Majerkiewicz had struggled to clean up the blood after the murder.

The evidence against Majerkiewicz was overwhelming, and the jury convicted him in just one hour and 36 minutes. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 34 years.

Judge Mr Justice Cavanagh condemned Majerkiewicz's actions as "almost unbelievably cold-blooded and macabre," emphasizing his complete disrespect and contempt for his friend's remains.

The crime left a lasting impact on everyone involved, including seasoned detective Rebecca Mason, who described it as a "horror story" and stated, "I’ve never seen anything quite as disgusting as this."