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Coventry University Student Convicted in Honeytrap Killing

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Temidayo Awe, a third-year undergraduate at Coventry University, was found guilty of manslaughter in the "honeytrap" killing of Saul Murray, a 36-year-old father of six, in Luton. Murray died of stab wounds outside his flat in the early hours of February 27, 2022. Awe, along with three others, plotted to drug and rob Murray after seeing images of him on Instagram wearing Rolex watches. The case was covered on the Channel 4 show 24 Hours in Police Custody, which showed detectives finding evidence of the conspiracy and the involvement of Awe and her accomplices.

Key Takeaways:

  • Temidayo Awe, a 21-year-old Coventry University student, was convicted of manslaughter in the "honeytrap" killing of Saul Murray, a 36-year-old father of six.
  • Awe, along with Ikem Affia, Cleon Brown, and Surpreet Dhillon, plotted to drug and rob Murray after seeing images of him on Instagram wearing Rolex watches.
  • Detectives found evidence of the conspiracy, including a glass left at the scene linked to Dhillon, phone data showing Murray's contact with her via WhatsApp, and CCTV footage showing Brown using a vacuum cleaner to clean the Mercedes used in the offense.
  • Awe's distinctive coat was found in her student digs in Coventry, and her accomplices used it to travel to the scene of the crime.
  • The four perpetrators were sentenced to the following terms: Ikem Affia - life in prison for murder, 25 years minimum; Cleon Brown - 11 years for manslaughter, 9 years for conspiracy to commit robbery; Surpreet Dhillon - 10 years for manslaughter, 10 years for conspiracy to commit robbery; Temidayo Awe - 7 years for manslaughter, 6 years for conspiracy to commit robbery.
  • The case was showcased on the Channel 4 show 24 Hours in Police Custody, highlighting the detectives' efforts to unravel the conspiracy and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Statistics:

  • The victims, Saul Murray, was a 36-year-old father of six.
  • The perpetrators, Temidayo Awe, Ikem Affia, Cleon Brown, and Surpreet Dhillon, were given the following sentences:

+ Ikem Affia: life in prison for murder (minimum 25 years)

+ Cleon Brown: 11 years for manslaughter, 9 years for conspiracy to commit robbery

+ Surpreet Dhillon: 10 years for manslaughter, 10 years for conspiracy to commit robbery

+ Temidayo Awe: 7 years for manslaughter, 6 years for conspiracy to commit robbery

  • The case was covered on the Channel 4 show 24 Hours in Police Custody, which showcased the detectives' efforts to unravel the conspiracy and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Sources:

  • Channel 4 show 24 Hours in Police Custody
  • BedfordshireLive
  • Luton Crown Court

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