Samurai Sword Terror in London!
Have you ever heard of an attack that lasted only 20 minutes but left behind horror worthy of the scariest movies? Marcus Arduini Monzo, 37, has been found guilty of murdering 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin and attempting to murder three others in East London. Yes, you read that right – with a samurai sword!
Bloody Details of the Attack
The attack happened on April 30 last year in the Hainault area. Monzo, under the influence of cannabis, nearly beheaded the boy as he was going to school. Besides Daniel, five others were injured. Prosecutors revealed the chilling fact that Monzo had previously dismembered his own cat named Wizard, which was just a prelude to his bloody rampage.
Monzo, a Spanish-Brazilian national living in Newham, East London, admitted possession of two cold weapons – swords he claimed to have bought purely as decorations. However, he denied guilt for murder and attempted murder, claiming he remembers nothing.
Horrifying Footage and Testimonies
In court, footage was shown of Monzo opening a box with a samurai sword on April 4 and waving it around like he was in a movie. On the day of the attack, CCTV captured the moment Monzo hit pedestrian Donat Iwule with his grey Ford Transit van at high speed, then slashed him across the neck with the sword.
Witnesses described Monzo as a maniac running around like he wasn’t present. Daniel Anjorin was attacked from behind, wearing sports school gear and headphones, and Monzo nearly beheaded him. A policewoman chasing Monzo was struck three times with the 60 cm long sword.
Monzo then entered a house where he attacked a sleeping couple, asking if they believed in God. They survived only because their four-year-old daughter woke them up crying. He also attacked Inspector Moloy Campbell before police subdued him using three tasers.
Mental State and Trial
During questioning, Monzo claimed to have multiple personalities, including that of a professional killer, and compared the events to the Hunger Games movies. He tearfully said he did not intend to hurt anyone and remembers nothing. He admitted to using hallucinogenic drugs and smoking cannabis three to four times a week but was not under the influence on the day.
The prosecution argued Monzo likely suffers from a psychotic disorder with symptoms similar to schizophrenia, including delusions about his family’s death. However, the court ruled his condition did not meet criteria for diminished responsibility.
What Does This Tell Us?
This case is a chilling reminder of how dangerous it is when weapons like samurai swords fall into the hands of people with serious mental health issues. Monzo’s brutality and cold-bloodedness raise the question – how could someone with such a disorder roam freely and possess weapons?
This is not just a story about one attack but about systemic problems in mental health and weapon control in urban areas.
Is Justice Served?
Monzo was found guilty of murder and attempted murder, but a bitter taste remains. Is justice truly served for Daniel and the other victims? Will such tragedies happen again?
If you have thoughts on this horrifying case or a sarcastic joke about “decorative” samurai swords, feel free to share. Let the voice be heard – these things must not be forgotten!
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