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Man guilty of murdering girl, 9, playing in street

Man guilty of murdering girl, 9, playing in street

Summary

A jury convicted Deividas Skebas of murdering nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte in Boston, Lincolnshire. The incident occurred in July 2022, outside a shop where Lilia's mother worked.

Key Facts

  • Deividas Skebas was found guilty of murdering a nine-year-old girl named Lilia Valutyte.
  • The murder took place on July 28, 2022, in Boston, Lincolnshire.
  • Lilia was stabbed while playing outside a shop where her mother was employed.
  • Skebas admitted to killing Lilia but claimed his mental state reduced his responsibility.
  • Despite his claims, a jury at the Lincoln Crown Court convicted him of murder.
  • Skebas used a video link from Rampton Hospital to hear the court's decision.
  • He showed no visible reaction upon hearing the guilty verdict.
  • Skebas will remain in custody until sentencing at an unspecified date.
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