February 16th 2025.
Last month, Axel Rudakubana received a minimum prison sentence of 52 years for his heinous crimes. This was after he pleaded guilty to murdering three young girls during a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport, UK. The victims were Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine years old, Bebe King, six years old, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven years old. Along with them, eight other children, their instructor Leanne Lucas, and businessman John Hayes were also targeted in the attack.
Despite Rudakubana being only 17 years old at the time of the murders, the severity of his actions warranted a lengthy punishment. As a result, he was sentenced to a minimum of 52 years in prison. Recently, it was announced that the FBI and US Justice Department have joined forces with the UK police in their investigation of Rudakubana. The collaboration was made public in a joint statement by Merseyside Police and the Crown Prosecution Service, highlighting the international scope of the case.
The statement also expressed the devastating impact the Southport attack had on the victims, their families, and the community at large. It was also mentioned that a specialist liaison prosecutor from the United States has been working closely with international partners to gather relevant evidence. The US Department of Justice and the FBI have been praised for their continuous assistance and the importance they have placed on the UK's request for support.
Reports have revealed that investigators are on the verge of recovering Rudakubana's deleted internet search history. This could potentially provide crucial insight into his motives and actions leading up to the attack. During the sentencing, the judge made it clear that Rudakubana would likely spend the rest of his life in prison, as it was highly unlikely for him to ever be released. He will be 70 years old before he is even considered for parole.
Southport MP Patrick Hurley had previously appealed to the Attorney General Lord Hermer, stating that the sentence given to Rudakubana was not severe enough. However, after careful consideration and consultation with legal experts, Lord Hermer concluded that there was no legal basis for an increased sentence. He also mentioned that the 52-year sentence imposed by the judge was the second longest in English history and that Rudakubana would likely never be released from prison. This decision was made in order to spare the families from undergoing an unnecessary and emotionally taxing appeal process with no realistic outcome.
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