"I Felt the Devil Was Present": Teen Murder Case Exposes Dark Reality of Gang Rape and Torture

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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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