US EditionTeenager who stabbed schoolgirl Elianne Andam to death in 'frenzied' attack in Croydon jailed for at least 23 years
- Hassan Sentamu, 18, was sentenced to at least 23 years for the murder of Elianne Andam, 15, which occurred on a London bus during a dispute over a teddy bear.
- The jury found Sentamu guilty of murder after ruling that autism did not impair his self-control during the attack.
- Elianne's father, Michael Andam, expressed deep grief and urged for the strongest sentence, stating that no parent should have to bury their child in such a manner.
- Victim impact statements revealed the profound loss felt by Elianne's family, highlighting that her death left an 'echoing silence' in their lives.
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The death of this 15-year-old girl had aroused great emotion in the United Kingdom in 2023 Elianne Andam had been stabbed by Hassan Sentamu on 27 September 2023, on the way to high school after
Evil 'knife obsessed' killer jailed for brutally murdering schoolgirl in teddy bear row
Hassan Sentamu, 18, was today jailed for life for killing Elianne Andam, 15, after erupting in "white hot" anger because he believed he had been "disrespected" by girls in public.
Elianne Andam’s family tell sentencing hearing of ‘living nightmare’
Hassan Sentamu has been sentenced to life with a minimum term of 23 years for murdering the 15-year-old in Croydon. Elianne Andam’s family have spoken of their “living nightmare” since the 15-year-old’s murder. Her killer Hassan Sentamu, 18, sat with his head in his hands as victim impact statements were read out at his Old Bailey sentencing on Thursday. Elianne’s mother Dorcas Andam said she was the “kindest, most loving daughter” who was “vibr…
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