Samurai Samurai alleges drug poisoning.
Title: Samurai Sword Wielding Man on Trial for Deadly London Rampage: Was It Drug-Fueled Psychosis?
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The Central Criminal Court in London is currently heard arguments in the trial of Marcus Arduini Monzo, a 37-year-old man accused of murdering 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin with a Samurai sword in Hainault. The trial, shrouded in controversy, seeks to determine if Monzo was suffering from a cannabis-induced psychosis during the rampage.
On June 4, the court heard testimonies and viewed disturbing evidence of a brutal 20-minute spree of violence. Prosecutor Tom Little KC depicted the attack as a "brutal series of attacks" in which Monzo "intended to kill as many people as possible." The assault left Daniel Anjorin dead and four others injured, including two police officers.
The tragedy occurred on April 30, 2021. Eyewitnesses captured the horrifying scenes on their phones, leading to the disturbing videos swiftly circulating on social media, including among schoolchildren on Instagram. The widely-shared footage showed Monzo indiscriminately attacking people with a Samurai sword.
Monzo's rampage began by deliberately driving his Ford Transit into pedestrian Donato Iwule, send him flying into a garden with such force that concrete pillars and fencing were destroyed. Iwule managed to escape over a fence, but soon afterward, Monzo attacked Daniel Anjorin, fatally injuring him with a "near decapitation" sword blow according to the prosecutor.
When emergency services arrived, Monzo attacked Yasmin Mechem-Whitfield, a police officer, repeatedly with the sword. He then broke into a residential home and attacked the father of a four-year-old girl. The child's cries reportedly stopped Monzo's frenzied attack. Finally, Monzo injured police inspector Moloy Campbell before being arrested.
The defense will argue that Monzo was suffering from a psychosis induced by cannabis use. However, prosecutor Little emphasized that it was "self-induced poisoning by drugs" that does not diminish the intent behind the actions. Studies have shown that cannabis can trigger psychotic episodes in genetically predisposed individuals, increasing the risk with the intensity of use.
The court will now weigh the evidence to determine if Monzo's actions were the result of intentional self-induced poisoning or a cannabis-induced psychosis. The trial continues.
Sources: ntv.de, ija
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- In light of the ongoing trial of Marcus Arduini Monzo, the community is encouraged to stay informed on the latest updates through various platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, email, and print media.
- Meanwhile, the Central Criminal Court in London is grappling with the intricate interplay between drug use, mental health, and crime as they weigh evidence in the Monzo trial, which centers around the fatal London rampage attributed to a cannabis-induced psychosis.
- As the trial progresses, discussions regarding the role of science in understanding and addressing issues like health-and-wellness, mental health, and general news, particularly in relation to drug use and its impact on criminal behavior, continue to surface.
