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Stepdad's Creepy Visit Before Student's Murder
10 Oct
Summary
- Accused hid face with blanket arriving at student's residence.
- Student found dead on her 20th birthday, initially thought suicide.
- Obsession cited as motive for alleged stabbing and strangulation.
Nathan Owens, 34, stands accused of murdering his 19-year-old stepdaughter, Carla Georgescu. Prosecutors allege that Owens visited Carla's University of Lancashire halls of residence on February 4, 2026, with his face concealed by a blanket, just days before she was found dead.
Carla, a psychology student, was discovered in her room on February 5, 2026, which was her 20th birthday. The jury heard that her mother last saw her happy and excited about upcoming travel. Owens denies charges of murder, strangulation, and grievous bodily harm.
The prosecution contends that Owens harbored a long-standing sexual obsession with Carla. Evidence presented includes alleged videos of him engaging in sexual acts with an effigy dressed in her nightdress and her dolls. Her body was found with injuries suggesting a struggle and strangulation by a belt.
Campus security found Carla after her mother raised concerns. An initial assessment suggested suicide, but the investigation quickly focused on Owens, who was arrested at his home in Hartlepool.
