A Lithuanian man, D. Skebas, has been found guilty of murdering a 9-year-old girl in Lincolnshire, England, after he attacked her with a knife near her mother's workplace despite claiming diminished responsibility due to his mental state.
D. Skebas, a 26-year-old man from Lithuania, was found guilty by a jury at Lincoln Crown Court of murdering a 9-year-old girl in Lincolnshire, England. The tragic incident occurred on July 28, 2022, when Skebas attacked the girl outside the store where her mother worked, stabbing her in the chest with a knife. Despite admitting to the act, he tried to claim that his mental health diminished his culpability, but the jury ultimately decided otherwise after a thorough trial process.
Following the attack, the girl's mother witnessed a heartbreaking scene as her daughter, after calling for her name, collapsed in her arms shortly after the stabbing. Despite the immediate efforts from off-duty police officers, doctors, and paramedics, the child succumbed to her injuries within an hour. The devastating reality of the event left the community in shock and raised questions about issues of mental health in relation to violent crimes.
D. Skebas, who was detained after the attack, is scheduled to be sentenced on February 25. The incident has not only sparked discussions about public safety but also heightened concerns regarding the protection of children in public areas, making this a notable case that reflects broader societal issues regarding crime and justice in England.
