Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 21-year-old criminology student faces life in jail for murdering Amie Gray and attempting to kill Leanne Miles in a knife attack on Bournemouth beach.
On May 24 of last year, while the 34-year-old physical trainer and her friend were having a late-night conversation by a little fire to stay warm at the Dorset seaside resort, Nasen Saadi of Croydon, South London, fatally stabbed her and gravely injured her friend.
When Saadi was found guilty after a trial in December, the judge, Mrs. Justice Cutts, ordered sentencing reports, and he will be sentenced at Winchester Crown Court.
Ms. Miles sustained 20 knife wounds, while Ms. Gray died from 10 wounds, including one to the heart, according to testimony given by Home Office pathologist Dr. Basil Purdue during the trial.
The defendant, who was a University of Greenwich student studying criminology and criminal psychology, had looked up potential killing sites and even questioned his teachers about how to get away with murder.
According to testimony given during the trial, Saadi was “fascinated” with knives and had purchased six blades from websites; several of these blades were discovered at both his parents’ and aunt’s homes.
In addition to using the username “NSkills” on his PC, Saadi went by “Ninja Killer” on Snapchat.
Saadi had conducted searches regarding the murders of Milly Dowler and Brianna Ghey after quitting a physical education course.
“You’re not planning a murder, are you?” lecturer Dr. Lisa-Maria Reiss told the court after Saadi asked him about “how to get away with murder.”
After asking a female prison guard how much exposure the case was receiving, Saadi reportedly stroked himself in his cell prior to the trial.
Saadi was observed on CCTV performing “reccies” of the seafront and the murder scene, which occurred at approximately 11.40 p.m. on May 24, and the court was informed that Saadi had reserved two hotels for a four-night vacation in Bournemouth beginning May 21.
To establish the case against Saadi, the prosecution used forensic analysis, witness statements, and copious CCTV footage. After a nine-day trial at Winchester Crown Court, the jury convicted him guilty despite his denials of guilt.
Saadi is anticipated to receive a life sentence when he is sentenced on March 28. Given the seriousness of the offenses, a significant minimum sentence will be imposed.
In heartfelt homages, Amie Gray’s loved ones have described her as a lively and affectionate individual. Sian Gray, her wife, conveyed her profound sadness and appreciation for the help she received during this trying time.
The defendant, a horror movie enthusiast, saw the “slasher” film The Strangers – Chapter 1 at the theater when he was staying at the Dorset resort.
Suggesting a motive for the attack, Ms Jones said:
“This defendant seems to have wanted to know what it would be like to take life, perhaps he wanted to know what it would be like to make women feel afraid, perhaps he thought it would make him feel powerful, make him interesting to others.
Perhaps he just couldn’t bear to see people engaged in a happy, normal social interaction, and he decided to lash out, to hurt, to butcher.”
In a statement released after the trial, Sian Gray said:
“Amie will never be forgotten. She touched the lives of so many. The immense support and love shown by everyone reflects just that.
Amie’s life has been brutally taken, but now she can rest in peace. Her strength lives on in all of us.”
The defendant, who declined to testify, consistently denied carrying out the attacks, claiming that he must have “blacked out” at the time and that it was a case of mistaken identity.
He will also receive a term for not giving the police the pin code to his cell phone.
What measures are being taken to ensure public safety on Bournemouth beaches in Croydon?
Major beaches in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole are manned by lifeguards from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). During peak seasons, lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., providing lifesaving assistance and preventative advice.
Red and yellow flags designate areas that are guarded by lifeguards and designated for bathing. Red flags indicate danger and make it illegal to enter the water.
In order to combat antisocial behavior and safeguard the environment, the BCP Council issued Coastal and Open Spaces Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs). This involves actions to keep the public safe and deal with obnoxious behavior.
In order to control visitor numbers and ease traffic during peak hours, BCP Council strengthens parking enforcement and traffic management. This entails setting up tow-away zones for vehicles that are parked illegally and sending out civil enforcement agents.