A cold-hearted killer named Joshua Jacques is behind bars for at least 46 years. He is sentenced for the brutal murder of four innocent people in their own home.
Jacques initially claimed he wasn't entirely responsible, attempting to justify his actions as a "sacrifice." However, police detectives meticulously built a case proving his guilt, leading to a life sentence.
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The victims were Samantha Drummonds (27), her mother Tanysha Ofori-Akuffo (45), her grandmother Dolet Hill (64), and Dolet's partner Denton Burke (58).
They were all found stabbed to death in their Bermondsey home after a neighbor reported a disturbance.
Detective Sergeant Damon Carr, who supported the victims' families throughout the ordeal, expressed his deepest condolences and the hope that this outcome might bring them a small measure of comfort. Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley commended the families' strength and highlighted the shocking nature of the case. She emphasized the tireless efforts of the team to prove Jacques' full responsibility for the murders, expressing relief that the jury agreed.
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The events unfolded on April 25th, 2022, when police responded to a noise complaint and discovered the four victims. Jacques was found in the house and arrested. He claimed he "blacked out" due to mental health issues, but detectives meticulously reviewed evidence including bodycam footage and his behavior before the crime, revealing no signs of impairment.
While admitting his involvement, Jacques initially claimed reduced responsibility due to mental health. However, evidence showed he knowingly disregarded warnings about cannabis use, which triggered his mental state and ultimately led to the murders.
Expert opinions, forensic evidence, and physical proof, including Jacques' fingerprints at the scene and the murder weapon, ultimately convinced the jury of his full culpability. He was found guilty of murder, not the lesser charge he sought.
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