Summary
A 15-year-old boy in Birmingham, England, admitted to stabbing and killing a 12-year-old named Leo Ross on his way home from school. The teenager had a history of attacking vulnerable people and was known to enjoy causing harm. Police found critical evidence linking the teenager to the murder, including the knife with both his and the victim's DNA.
Key Facts
- A 15-year-old boy admitted to murdering 12-year-old Leo Ross in Birmingham.
- The murder occurred on January 21, 2025, while Leo was walking home from school.
- The teenage killer had previously attacked other people in the area.
- He used a knife in the murder, which he tried to dispose of in a river.
- The knife, found on the riverbank, had DNA from both the killer and Leo.
- Police noted the teenager had a pattern of targeting vulnerable individuals.
- After the murder, the killer stayed at the scene and spoke with police in a suspicious manner.
