Kornelijus Bracas Murders Alesia Nazarova

Kornelijus Bračas, 27, was sentenced to a 24-year life tariff by Madam Justice McBride at United Kingdom — Courts of Northern Ireland for the brutal murder of his sister, Alesia Nazarova, 37. The incident occurred on March 21, 2023, in Portadown, County Armagh, United Kingdom — Northern Ireland. Bracas stabbed Alesia Nazarova between 14 and 15 times in the neck and four times in the abdomen, then set her on fire while she was still alive, causing 60% burns. He also set five fires in the house, including outside his 12-year-old niece's bedroom, and stole Alesia Nazarova's bank card, which he used at Tesco. Bracas confessed to the crimes, claiming Alesia Nazarova treated him 'like garbage'. Madam Justice McBride highlighted Bracas' 'misogynistic attitude towards women' and the severity of domestic violence, noting United Kingdom — Northern Ireland's high femicide rates. Bracas had a prior record of domestic violence and was on bail at the time of the murder.