"I Felt the Devil Was Present": Teen Murder Case Exposes Dark Reality of Gang Rape and Torture
A 24-year-old defendant in the trial of Mary-Ann Leneghan's murder has revealed how he felt the presence of the devil during the horrific torture and rape she suffered at the hands of a six-man gang. Llewellyn Adams, who denies involvement in the crime, told jurors that he felt powerless to stop the ordeal and blamed his own weakness.
Key Takeaways:
- Llewellyn Adams, 24, denies being involved in the rape and violence suffered by 16-year-old Mary-Ann Leneghan and her 18-year-old friend.
- Adams told jurors he felt the presence of the devil during the torture and claimed he was too weak to intervene.
- He admitted to watching TV while the others allegedly raped the girls and stated he was trying not to think about what was going on.
- Mary-Ann was stabbed to death in Reading, Berks, while her friend was shot in the head but survived.
- The six men accused, all from London, deny rape and murder.
- The trial at Reading Crown Court continues, with Adams expressing his condolences to Mary-Ann's family.
Statistics:
- Llewellyn Adams was 24 years old at the time of the trial.
- Mary-Ann Leneghan was 16 years old when she was murdered.
- Two of the gang members allegedly filmed sex acts on their mobile phones.
- Adams claimed to have watched TV while the others allegedly raped the girls.
- The six men accused of murder and rape are from London.
- The trial continues at Reading Crown Court.
Sources:
- "I felt the devil was present as she was tortured" by Stephanie Busari and Emily Nash (original source not available)
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