February 4th 2025.
Elizabeth de Zoysa recently opened up about her son's tragic actions. Her son, Louis De Zoysa, who is only 26 years old, was found guilty of murdering Met Police Sgt Matt Ratana, who was 54 years old, at a station in Croydon, south London in 2020. Elizabeth shared her thoughts on her son's life sentence during an episode of the television series Mums of Murderers. She spoke about the emotional burden she carries as a result of her son's actions.
Sgt Ratana, who was originally from New Zealand, was shot twice and unfortunately passed away from his injuries despite the efforts of medical staff. This was a shocking event, as he was the first police officer to ever be killed inside a police station in the UK. One of de Zoysa's bullets hit him in the neck, causing a stroke and resulting in brain damage.
During the interview, Elizabeth also discussed her son's autism and how she believes he should be in a secure hospital instead of a prison. She was shocked when she first saw his disabilities and couldn't believe that her own son was capable of such a horrendous act. She also questioned if there was something she had done as a parent that led him down this path.
Recalling the moment when she found out about her son's crime, Elizabeth said she was in absolute shock. She couldn't believe that her own child was capable of taking someone's life. She also expressed her love for her son, stating that just because he committed a crime, it doesn't mean she would ever abandon him.
When the police informed Elizabeth about what had happened in the custody suite, her first thought was how her son was able to get a gun inside. She was overwhelmed with emotions and just wanted to hide from the world.
Elizabeth also attended her son's trial as a representative for him and to show respect for the victim's family. However, she admitted that her son's actions have complicated her own life. Some friends didn't know how to approach her, while others blamed her for what had happened. Elizabeth also mentioned that as a mother, she couldn't help but wonder if she could have done something differently to prevent this tragedy from occurring.
In the midst of all the chaos, Elizabeth found herself questioning her identity and who she was becoming. She didn't want to become a bitter and angry person, but she couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by everything that had happened. However, she reassured herself that deep down, she was still the same person she had always been.
During his sentencing, the judge made it clear that Louis was solely responsible for his actions and that his autism was not to blame. He had deliberately concealed the gun from the police and had even made efforts to retrieve it while he was handcuffed. The judge also stated that Louis had time and space to think about his actions and that he was the one responsible for the murder of Sgt Ratana.
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