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Man stabbed Lilia Valutyte, 9, through the heart while she played with hula hoop, court hears

A nine-year-old girl named Lilia Valutyte was fatally stabbed while playing outside a shop in Boston, Lincolnshire, on July 28, 2022, according to court testimonies.
The prosecutor described the murder as a "wicked act," detailing that the knife was thrust directly into Lilia's chest and heart.
The incident prompted the defendant, referred to as Skebas, to plead not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter due to diminished responsibility.
Lilia's mother was working at the shop when the stabbing occurred, highlighting the tragic circumstances of her death.

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Daily Record

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Man with schizophrenia 'stabbed girl through heart as she played in street'

Deividas Skebas denies murdering Lilia but admits manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility, a court heard.

1 day ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

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Schizophrenic who stabbed girl, nine, 'knew he was killing a child'

1 day ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

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Man stabbed Lilia Valutyte, 9, through the heart while she played with hula hoop, court hears

It is not disputed that diagnosed schizophrenic Deividas Skebas killed Lilia in a "wicked act", but a jury must decide what his state of mind was when he stabbed her.

1 day ago·United Kingdom

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