GUILTY UK - Nicole Smallman, 27 & Bibaa Henry 46, Archdeacon's daughters, murdered London park, 7 June 2020

[Alyce]

Does seem a very long time to wait when some other trials have managed to keep within the 6 month time frame. Perhaps it's down to location - Old Bailey - maybe more of a back log ?

But at least it does appear to be going to trial. I thought there was some possibility of there being a mental health angle in this case which might have led to referral without trial.

 

[RobinCAL]

Does seem a very long time to wait when some other trials have managed to keep within the 6 month time frame. Perhaps it's down to location - Old Bailey - maybe more of a back log ?

But at least it does appear to be going to trial. I thought there was some possibility of there being a mental health angle in this case which might have led to referral without trial.

Those were my thoughts too regarding the mental health angle. I am leaning towards there being a back log, it sounds like it might be.

 

[RobinCAL]

Teenager accused of murdering two sisters in Wembley attack will stand trial next year

"A teenager accused of murdering two sisters in a random park attack will stand trial in June next year."

"Judge Richard Marks QC, the Common Serjeant of London, set the case down for a trial – to last up to three weeks – starting on June 1 next year. "

"Hussein will appear at court on a later date to formally enter his pleas. "

 

[Marg from Oz]

At last something is moving. I was afraid it was going to just disappear. MOO

 

[dotr]

Have we, or will we ever find out the motive for the attack on the women?

 

[RobinCAL]

Have we, or will we ever find out the motive for the attack on the women?

I've got a feeling we will never know, unfortunately. Unless, of course it comes out in the trial but it could all be speculation.

 

[Baciagalupo]

A young man murdered a man and woman in a park here in my hometown last year, he had a psychotic episode apparently, maybe a similar thing happened here?!

 

[Kitkat28]

A young man murdered a man and woman in a park here in my hometown last year, he had a psychotic episode apparently, maybe a similar thing happened here?!

I can’t help thinking this will be the most likely outcome, sadly.

 

[uburoi1]

Case of police officers who allegedly took pictures of two dead sisters in Fryent Country Park referred to Crown Prosecution Service (Brent and Kilburn Times)

 

[Marg from Oz]

They need better vetting of police recruits. Same thing just happened in Australia
Although not a murder but took photos of a well know footballer cross dressing and distributed them.

 

[IminSyd]

They need better vetting of police recruits. Same thing just happened in Australia
Although not a murder but took photos of a well know footballer cross dressing and distributed them.

Agree MargfromOz, we should be able to expect a high level of ethical behaviour from police and penalties should be harsh when something like this happens.

Also love your dog pic, bless.

 

[Legally Bland]

A teenager accused of killing two sisters in a park has pleaded not guilty to their murders.

[...]

Danyal Hussein, 18, was arrested on July 1 and charged the next day with the murder of the sisters and possession of an offensive weapon.

He appeared at the Old Bailey today and pleaded not guilty to all three counts.

A pre-trial review is being held on May 19 and a trial date has been set for June 7.

Teen denies murdering sisters in park

 

[RobinCAL]

Thank you for the update @Legally Bland !

 

[Omasa4]

I’ve been thinking about this case given the backdrop of what’s currently happening in London - so heartbreaking.

 

[RobinCAL]

'Criminal' that death of black sisters didn't cause same public outcry as Sarah Everard, says mother

 

[Kitkat28]

'Criminal' that death of black sisters didn't cause same public outcry as Sarah Everard, says mother

I agree. As I pointed out at the time (post #128 on this thread) it’s appalling that this case was never given the attention that more “high profile” murders were.

 

[RobinCAL]

Officers charged with misconduct after photos taken at Wembley murder scene

 

[Kitkat28]

Officers charged with misconduct after photos taken at Wembley murder scene

I was just coming to post this. What is wrong with some people??

 

[Mrs Marple]

I can only assume some officers become desensitised to it. It's hard not to think that the police force in general are misogynistic as they only seem to do this to female victims. I understand they must need coping techniques but when you get to the point you think the violent death of someone is a joke it's time for a career change.

 

[Alyce]

Mrs Justice Whipple set the trial for June 7.

Hussein, from Blackheath, has been remanded in custody until his trial, while a pre-trial review is scheduled for May 19.


Teenager denies double murder over Wembley park sister deaths