Lyrico Steede: Teen stabbed 20 times by gang after being lured into park by girl, 15, in honeytrap attack
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BULWELL, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE: In a harrowing turn of events captured on CCTV, 17-year-old Lyrico Steede was led to his demise by a 15-year-old girl before being fatally stabbed by a gang of four in what investigators have labeled a 'honeytrap' attack.
The chilling footage, unveiled as part of Channel 4's new series 'Murder Case: Digital Detectives', sheds light on the tragic sequence of events that unfolded in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, in 2019.
Insights into tragic stabbing of Lyrico Steede
Steede, stabbed nearly 20 times during the attack, managed to inform authorities of his assailants before succumbing to his wounds five days later. The investigation initially faced daunting challenges, with scant leads on the motive or location of the assault.
However, a breakthrough came with the discovery of crucial CCTV footage, capturing Steede's desperate attempt to flee his attackers. Detective Chief Inspector Hayley Williams, leading the case, emphasized "Girl 1 is very significant...it couldn't happen without her - that's the honeytrap bit," reported Daily Mail. Initial accounts suggested a mugging gone awry, but further investigation unveiled a meticulously planned ambush.
Breakthrough in Lyrico Steede murder case
The investigation took a significant turn when CCTV footage from the girl's bus ride home contradicted her initial claims of a stolen iPad. Subsequent efforts to trace the assailants' escape route led investigators to a local taxi company, eventually yielding vital DNA evidence. Despite the complexity of the case, diligent detective work and technological advancements enabled authorities to piece together the puzzle, leading to convictions for two members of the gang.
Kasharn Campbell, 19, and Christian Jameson, 18, were found guilty of Steede's murder, while others were convicted of manslaughter. Conversely, Remmell Campbell-Miller, aged 18, a 17-year-old boy, and a 16-year-old girl were acquitted of murder charges but found guilty of manslaughter after the trial at Nottingham Crown Court.
During the trial, it was revealed that Mr Steede attempted to flee upon encountering the gang, but unfortunately stumbled over a low wall in the dimly lit park, enabling his attackers to catch up to him. Subsequently, he suffered 18 stab wounds, six of which were inflicted on his face. "He always reassured me when he was out he was safe. I was just thinking about my son...how it felt when he ran, what sort of thoughts were in his mind," said his grieving mother.
