UK - Aria Thorpe, age 9, murdered by teenager, Weston-Super-Mare Dec 15, 2025

[Luwin]

A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of a nine-year-old girl.

Police earlier named the victim as Aria Thorpe, who was found dead at a house in Lime Close, Weston-super-Mare, on Monday evening.

The teenage accused, who cannot be named due to his age, appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and spoke only to confirm his name and address.

Weston-super-Mare stabbing: Teen charged with murder of girl, 9

Aria Thorpe's family say the nine-year-old was "bubbly" and loved country music.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Luwin]

Boy charged after death of girl, nine | Avon and Somerset Police

A boy, 15, is due to appear before magistrates in Bristol charged with murder in Weston-super-Mare.

www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

 

[Alyce]

Thanks for the thread @Luwin


During a brief hearing, he spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.

He was remanded into youth detention accommodation before a hearing at Bristol crown court on Friday.

Boy, 15, charged with murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Somerset

Teenager appears in court over death of girl in Weston-super-Mare on Monday

www.theguardian.com

 

[Parker Knoll]

Hideous all round.
Poor Aria and her family here.

 

[Alyce]

Avon and Somerset Police were called to Lime Close just before 6.10pm on Monday, where nine-year-old Aria had suffered a single stab wound.

The boy was arrested in Worle a short time later.

https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2025-12-17/teen-charged-with-weston-super-mare-murder-as-victim-9-named

 

[Alyce]

Teenage boy appears in court charged with murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare

Police say the community is in shock and they are working with local schools and other agencies to make sure support is available.

news.sky.com

A police cordon remains in place at the scene of Aria's death as forensics officers continue their work.

 

[Skigh]

Interesting that this note sends condolences to Aria ,her mother and sister but not her brother.

 

[Gemmie]

RIP Aria. You did not deserve what was done to you.

Images of tragic Aria Thorpe as life cut short at 9 and boy, 15, charged

Little Aria Thorpe, 9, had celebrated her birthday just days before she was stabbed to death at a house in a quiet street in Weston-super-Mare just 10 days before Christmas

www.mirror.co.uk

 

[Rolypolyoly]

This is so tragic, and very close to where I live. I have mutual fb friends in common with her poor mum

 

[MollyHarps]

Interesting that this note sends condolences to Aria ,her mother and sister but not her brother.

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Thanks for posting this Skigh

<modsnip: Removed speculation as to identity of accused minor>

Heartbroken for the mother

 

[abanddb123]

Kind of off subject, but I wonder what makes boys and men kill? I know women kill too, but majority are male. Terrifying, but would love the answer. I'm sure there are many reasons. Mind boggling.

 

[Luwin]

Crowds gather to pay tribute to Aria Thorpe after tragic death

The community has come together to pay their respects

www.bristolpost.co.uk

This evening, members of the community came together from 6pm to pay an emotional tribute to her.

The vigil was organised by church ministers from Weston and Worle to offer an "informal" opportunity for the local community to show support and care for the family and friends of Aria.

 

[Alyce]

A teenager charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe will stand trial in June next year.
The 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named because of his age, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Friday.
The defendant, who appeared via video link from youth detention accommodation, spoke only to confirm his name.
During a brief hearing, Judge Peter Blair KC, the Recorder of Bristol, set a provisional trial date for 15 June 2026.
The trial is expected to last two weeks.

Teenager to face trial over murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe

The 15-year-old, who cannot be named, appeared in Bristol Crown Court via video link on Friday.

news.sky.com

 

[Alyce]

Judge Peter Blair KC, the Recorder of Bristol, set a provisional trial date for June 15 2026. The trial is expected to last two weeks.

At Bristol Crown Court, the teenager was represented by Charley Pattison, while Ray Tully KC appeared for the prosecution.

His father was among those attending in the public gallery.

The teenager is next expected to appear in court on March 16.

https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2025-12-19/boy-15-accused-of-murdering-nine-year-old-aria-thorpe-is-set-to-face-trial

 

[Alyce]

Aria's father, Tom Thorpe, added: 'It's hard to put into words how devastating it is, our little Aria, that you're up there with the angels looking over us.
'How sad it's going to be not hearing 'Dad, how long left?' on our long journeys back and forth at weekends.
Your other little family down here in Portsmouth will forever miss you.


The 15-year-old boy accused of Aria's murder appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Friday.
His father was among those attending in the public gallery.

Family of Aria Thorpe say she was 'the most beautiful little soul'

Aria Thorpe, who celebrated her birthday with friends just two weeks ago, was found dead at a property in Lime Close, Weston-super-Mare just after 6pm on Monday.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Wondering how this case is likely to go.

Could he just plead guilty, if he wanted to, without it going to trial?

What is the maximum prison term a 15-year-old could even face?

Will his identity be protected by the Court no matter the outcome?

Do teens in these types of cases in England typically walk free within a few years?

 

[Sarahlou]

Wondering how this case is likely to go.

Could he just plead guilty, if he wanted to, without it going to trial?

What is the maximum prison term a 15-year-old could even face?

Will his identity be protected by the Court no matter the outcome?

Do teens in these types of cases in England typically walk free within a few years?

Yes he could plead guilty without going to trial.

His identity will be protected unless the judge decides to name him if found guilty.

It depends, but one example is Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe, who were 15 at the time of their crime. Scarlett got life with a minimum of 22 years for her part in murdering Brianna Ghey. Eddie got a minimum of 20. They were told they might never be released.

 

[Rolypolyoly]

Wondering how this case is likely to go.

Could he just plead guilty, if he wanted to, without it going to trial?

What is the maximum prison term a 15-year-old could even face?

Will his identity be protected by the Court no matter the outcome?

Do teens in these types of cases in England typically walk free within a few years?

Re sentencing and identity release, it is usually dependent on the circumstances of the crime I think. The judge does have the discretion to name an offender if they feel it is in the publics interest, it doesn't tend to happen that often.
Sometimes once the offender turns 18 they release the identity, and sometimes we never know (formally, its usually out there in the first few days if you care to look).

They dont tend to lock kids up for life, but again it depends on the circumstances.
This case is in England, but take a pretty high profile case from Scotland a few years back, 16yr old Aaron Campbell snatched 6yr old Alesha MacPhail from her bed, raped and murdered her and was sentenced to life with 27 years minimum, which was reduced to 24 on appeal. He was sent to Polmont young offenders institute, and was moved last year aged 21 or 22 to Glenochil adult prison.

The judge lifted the order banning the release of his identity.

There are other examples but this is the case I am very familiar with off the top of my head.

 

[Luwin]

Aria Thorpe: Girl, 9, died from stab wound to chest, inquest told

A 15-year-old boy was charged with murder after Aria Thorpe died in Weston-super-Mare in December.

www.bbc.co.uk

A nine-year-old girl died at home from a single stab wound to the chest, an inquest opening heard.

Aria Thorpe was pronounced dead at her home in Lime Close, Weston-super-Mare, by paramedics at 18:58 GMT on 15 December 2025.

An inquest into her death opened at Avon Coroners Court earlier and was adjourned until 10 April.

A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has been charged with her murder and is next due to appear at Bristol Crown Court in March.

 

[Sillybilly]

ADMIN NOTE:

Stop speculating and trying to figure out who this accused minor is.

The damage that can be done to some other totally innocent individual who people "think" (without KNOWING) can be catastrophic.

Unless this minor is named by the Court, they remain nameless to the public.

Please post responsibly. Thank you.