Marcus Monzo: Hainault sword killer given life sentence for murder of schoolboy
- On April 30 last year, Marcus Monzo, 37, received a murder sentence at a London court for the killing of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin during a 20-minute violent spree in Hainault, east London.
- The attack included Monzo assaulting several civilians along with two police officers during his violent spree, which ultimately resulted in Daniel's death—a loss described by his family as unimaginable and deeply heartbreaking.
- On the day of the sentencing, Daniel's parents, including his mother Grace, made a public statement outside the court, describing the ordeal as an extremely distressing and difficult period while honoring Daniel's giving nature.
- They expressed that no decision in court can restore their beloved son Daniel, but they are thankful that justice has been achieved, and they extended their gratitude to the police, legal teams, and everyone who supported them throughout.
- The sentencing to at least 40 years in prison for Monzo closed a tragic case but highlighted the family's appreciation for the support received from friends, church, workplaces, and the wider community.
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Ebenezer Anjorin says justice has been served, but their family was devastated by the loss of their ‘kind’ and ‘gifted’ 14-year-old son. The father of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin has spoken of his heartbreak after the schoolboy’s killer was jailed for at least 40 years. Marcus Monzo, 37, was sentenced at the Old Bailey after embarking on a 20-minute rampage through Hainault, east London, on April 30 last year. He was also convicted of attacking t…
Man gets life in prison for killing a London schoolboy, injuring five others with a samurai sword
Marcus Arduini Monzo was condemned as 'wicked' by Daniel Anjorin's father, who described the agony of finding his 14-year-old son crumpled in a pool of blood outside their home shortly after he'd left for school.
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