A week before the tragic attack, Axel Rudakubana tried to visit his old school, raising concerns about his intentions.
Southport: So, this awful incident happened when Axel Rudakubana, just 18, ordered a taxi to his old school a week before he attacked three young girls. It’s just heartbreaking.
He pleaded guilty to the murders of Alice, Bebe, and Elsie at Liverpool Crown Court. It was supposed to be the first day of his trial, but he admitted to everything.
Along with the murders, he also confessed to trying to kill ten others and having a kitchen knife. They even found some disturbing stuff at his home, like ricin and an al Qaeda manual.
On that tragic day, eight other kids and two adults were hurt at a dance class in Southport. It was supposed to be a fun time, and then it turned into chaos.
Just a week before the attack, he tried to get to Range High School, but his dad stopped him. It seems he had some serious issues, including being expelled for carrying a knife.
Rudakubana had a tough time at school, facing bullying and even bringing a knife for protection. After being kicked out, he went back to settle scores, which is just so sad.
He went to two special schools after that, but teachers were worried about his behavior. It’s clear he was struggling.
When he changed his plea to guilty, he didn’t show any emotion. The judge warned him that he’d likely face a life sentence, but since he was so young, it might not be a whole life order.
This attack has shaken the community and sparked a lot of discussions about violence. It’s just a tragic reminder of how quickly things can go wrong.
Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Ursula Doyle called it an unspeakable attack that left a mark on everyone. It’s just so senseless and brutal.
Rudakubana’s background is also quite interesting. He was born in Cardiff to Rwandan parents and even appeared in a BBC Children In Need ad when he was younger.
Before the attack, he had been withdrawn and not communicating with his family. It’s a tough situation all around, and it’s hard to understand how things got to this point.
