A 17-year-old was found guilty of murdering Kamari Johnson, a 16-year-old boy, with a 30cm machete during a confrontation over a stolen moped in May 2022. Kamari rode off with the moped after scamming the defendant, who later sought revenge. Despite fleeing the scene, Kamari succumbed to stab wounds. The defendant maintained he acted in self-defense but was convicted after a jury deliberated for over 13 hours. The judge indicated that a life sentence would be imposed, and Kamari's family showed resilience during the trial.
Kamari Johnson, a 16-year-old, was stabbed to death with a machete over a stolen moped in Hayes, west London, with the perpetrator, a 17-year-old, convicted.
The 17-year-old defendant was found guilty of murder and possession of a bladed article as he confronted Kamari over a stolen moped, fatally stabbing him.
During the trial, the prosecution stated that the defendant confronted Kamari at his house, knowing he had fled with the stolen moped, and fatally stabbed him.
Kamari's family attended the trial and expressed their sorrow upon the verdict. The judge noted their dignity and composure throughout the proceedings.
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