The Murder of Elianne Andam: Stabbed Over a Teddy Bear in Broad Daylight
In this heartbreaking episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the senseless 2023 murder of 15-year-old Elianne Andam in Croydon, south London. A loyal friend who stood up for her classmate during a simple belongings swap after a breakup, Elianne was chased down and fatally stabbed by 17-year-old Hassan Sentamu outside the Whitgift Centre. What began as teenage drama escalated into a frenzied knife attack caught on CCTV, fueled by perceived disrespect and a deliberate decision to carry a weapon.
We cover the timeline, trial, Sentamu’s rejected diminished responsibility…
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