Deividas Skebas, a 26-year-old Lithuanian man, has been convicted of murdering a nine-year-old girl who was playing outside her mother’s store in Boston, Lincolnshire, on July 28, 2022. According to reports, Skebas attacked the child with a knife, delivering a fatal blow to her chest. Despite confessing to the murder, he has claimed that his mental health issues played a significant role in the incident, asserting that he does not hold full responsibility for his actions.

The trial revealed the horrifying details of the attack, as the girl was reportedly playing with a hula hoop when Skebas approached her and stabbed her in the heart. Witnesses and the victim's mother, Lina, have recounted the traumatic moments, including the daughter's call to her mother as the attack occurred. The jury's decision, which found Skebas guilty, emphasizes the seriousness of the crime while also raising concerns about mental health issues in violent acts.

Skebas is scheduled to be sentenced on February 25, but remains in custody until then. This case not only brings to light the tragic loss of a young life but also invites discussion about underlying mental health problems among offenders and the societal implications of such violent crimes, especially against children.