Jealous model faces life term for murdering chef

Leyton

A model who stabbed his lodger to death after accusing him of kissing his girlfriend is facing a life sentence. Carlos Velez, 20, dreamt of being Britain’s next fashion icon while living with lover Ashlly Rondon-Diaz and chef David Martinez in Leyton, east London. Jealous Velez flew into a rage when he saw the pair chatting together and repeatedly slashed Mr Martinez with a kitchen knife across his chest, legs, shoulder, neck and head. The Spanish victim ran outside and…

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