Hassan Sentamu Found Guilty of Murdering Elianne Andam

Hassan Sentamu, 18, has been found guilty of murdering 15-year-old Elianne Andam in a violent altercation over a teddy bear in Croydon, London, on September 27, 2023. Sentamu, who had previously broken up with his ex-girlfriend, confronted Elianne and her friends during a planned exchange of belongings, showing up empty-handed and armed with a kitchen knife. The prosecution described the attack as a 'frenzied murderous rage' after Elianne took back a bag containing her friend's items in a gesture of solidarity. Despite Sentamu's claims of diminished responsibility due to autism, jurors found him guilty of murder and possession of a bladed weapon after deliberating for nearly 12 hours. The incident left Elianne's family devastated, with some members shouting accusations at Sentamu in the courtroom. Sentamu is set to be sentenced for his crimes, which have sparked discussions about youth violence and mental health issues.