Nilanthie Perera

13-year-old girl adopted from Sri Lanka by Samson and Dammika Perera, was murdered by her adoptive father. Parts of the Nilanthie's body were hidden under the floorboards; others were secreted in pot plants and a coffee jar. Samson Perera was given a life sentence, while Dammika Perera was jailed for helping him cover up the crime.

Date: 1985-01-01

Placement type: Adoption

Type of abuse: Lethal physical abuse

Abuser: Adoptive father

Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire
United Kingdom