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Axel Rudakubana was found to have enough raw materials to kill nearly 13,000 people when his home laboratory was uncovered. The 17-year-old was jailed for life on Thursday at Liverpool Crown Court after pleading guilty to three counts of murder.
Merseyside Police released pictures of the machete, crossbow, arrows, and grisly array of hunting knives found in his home. The force also discovered a container in which he was making the deadly poison ricin under his bed.
When police raided his home, they found a lunchbox containing toxic castor beans, which could have been used to kill 12,500 people if inhaled. The beans were found in a plastic container with a label stating "Ricin" and were later confirmed to be "actively toxic ricin pulp".
The court heard that the beans could have been used to create about 2,500 to 12,500 doses if inhaled, but there was no evidence that he had carried out a further purification process to produce ricin in liquid or powder form.
The killer had also purchased equipment on Amazon, including two Apollo Cerbera knives with 20cm blades, one still in its sheath, and a stash of bottles with matches attached to the necks. He had also researched electronic detonators and strong nitric acid, suggesting he was interested in putting his research to practical use.
The teenager’s parents, Laetitia and Alphonse, ran a mail-order business alongside his work as a taxi driver. The family’s three-bedroom terraced house in Merseyside was found to be filled with delivery boxes.
The victims, Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, were stabbed to death during a 12-minute attack at The Hart Space in Southport last July.
The court heard that exposure to ricin could result in death due to multi-organ failure and acute respiratory distress, with no antidote available. Ms Heer told the court that even in its unpurified form, the beans could have killed up to five people if eaten.
The judge, Mr Justice Goose, ordered Rudakubana to be removed from the dock after he shouted out, "Guards, I need to be seen by the paramedic. I feel ill."
Conclusion:
The case of Axel Rudakubana is a chilling reminder of the devastating consequences of violent crime. The 17-year-old’s actions resulted in the loss of three innocent lives and the trauma of many more. His confession and subsequent imprisonment serve as a warning to others who may consider similar actions.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How many people could have been killed by Axel Rudakubana?
A: Nearly 13,000 people, based on the amount of raw materials found in his home laboratory.
Q: What was the purpose of the container found under Axel’s bed?
A: It contained toxic castor beans, which could have been used to kill 12,500 people if inhaled.
Q: What was the motive behind Axel’s actions?
A: The motive is not explicitly stated in the article, but it is clear that he intended to harm or kill others.
Q: What was the outcome of the court case?
A: Axel Rudakubana was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.