Southport family faces devastation after daughter's murder

The parents of seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, one of three girls murdered in the Southport stabbings, expressed their profound grief during an interview on ITV's Good Morning Britain, stating they will 'never feel true happiness again.' Elsie's parents, Jenni and David Stancombe, have established a charity called Elsie's Story to honor their daughter and help other children. They welcomed the recently announced public inquiry into the attack, emphasizing the need for accountability regarding failures in the Prevent anti-terrorism scheme that failed to prevent the attack by Axel Rudakubana. Rudakubana, who pleaded guilty, was sentenced to a minimum of 52 years in prison for the murders and attempted murders of several others. Jenni Stancombe recounted an emotional meeting with Taylor Swift, who expressed a desire to keep photos of Elsie, highlighting the impact of the tragedy on their lives. The family continues to seek ways to celebrate Elsie's memory while advocating for child safety and accountability.