January 17th 2025.
The next page on our website will take you to an emotional and heartbreaking story of a mother who has been unable to visit her son's grave for 31 years. This devastating incident still haunts the family of James Akinwande, an 18-year-old engineering student who was viciously stabbed to death in a senseless and unprovoked attack. The pain of losing her son in such a brutal manner has left James's mother unable to find peace and closure by visiting his final resting place.
It was a fateful night on January 16, 1994, when James was out with friends at the Vox nightclub in Brixton. Little did he know that his life would be cut short by a group of young men who targeted him and chased him down. Despite his attempts to escape, James was fatally stabbed in the chest and arm, causing him to bleed to death on the street outside of Boots. The shocking and tragic nature of his death shook his family to their core, leaving them in shock and disbelief.
His sister, Victoria Tawiah, shared with Metro the devastating impact of losing James. She said, "His death just changed everything. Our mum is still so heartbroken she hasn't been able to visit her son's grave." As a family, they used to visit Brixton market every week, but the pain of being in the same area where James was killed has made it unbearable for them to return. They were forced to move away from their home and try to heal from this unimaginable loss.
James's brother, Johnson Abraham, was only eight years old when he lost his brother. He vividly remembers his mother's screams of grief when she was told the tragic news. He said, "I was next to her when she was told he was killed, I will never forget hearing her screams of grief." The family believes that early mistakes in the investigation, such as portraying James as a "gangster," have hindered the case from being solved. However, the Metropolitan Police is now offering a reward of £20,000 to anyone who has crucial information that can help bring justice for James.
Described as generous, funny, and full of positivity, James was the light of his family's life. His uncle, Stephen Oduntan, spoke of James's true character, saying, "There was a mischaracterization at the start of the investigation, as police thought James was part of a gang. But he was absolutely not about that life." James was a dedicated student, studying to become a mechanical engineer, and he loved going out dancing with his friends, which is where he tragically lost his life.
The family's plea for justice and closure is a testament to the immense impact that James had on their lives. They said, "His laugh, his energy, and his love for life are deeply missed every single day. The perpetrators of this senseless act tore a void in our family that can never be filled. The impact of James' absence is felt in every moment, and we continue to grieve the life he was so cruelly denied." Detective Superintendent Katherine Goodwin also expressed the police's determination to solve this case and provide the family with the answers they deserve. She said, "We have not given up hope of securing justice for James's family and providing them with the answers they so desperately need after such a long and painful wait."
The family's pain and suffering have lasted for over three decades, and they are pleading for anyone with information to come forward and help bring closure to this tragic case. As the investigation continues, the family holds on to hope and memories of their beloved James, a young man who was taken away from them far too soon.
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