Ben Oliver Murder Charges On Grandfather David In Bexleyheath, Televised Live From Old Bailey
Ben Oliver, a 25-year-old, was arrested for the murder of his grandfather. His first trial will be televised live inside the court in his sentence on Thursday, July 28.
Ben Oliver Arrested Over The Murder Of His Grandfather
On January 19, 2021, Ben Oliver entered a plea of guilty to the murder of his 74-year-old grandfather David.
Oliver killed his bedridden grandfather by stabbing him several times. He used a steak knife to butcher his “helpless” grandfather on his face and neck.
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Met Police say Ben Oliver, 23, of Lion Road, #Bexleyheath, has been charged with the murder of 74-year-old David Oliver.David was stabbed to death yesterday morning at a residential address on West Park, #Mottingham, SE9. pic.twitter.com/ILWNzhk6aU
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In January last year, Oliver confessed to his murder about killing his grandad in Mottingham. He said David passed out after a stroke, wounded and helpless in his bed.
After confessing his crime, Oliver revealed many dark things about his grandfather. He made sexual allegations against David Oliver. He learned that his grandfather was accused of sexual abuse and began to despise him. The 25-year-old also blamed his grandad for having an affair and mistreating his wife.
Murder Charges On Ben Oliver- Court Hearing & Sentence Updates
Ben Oliver’s murder trial will be the first-ever televised court case at London’s Old Bailey. It is set to roll out on Thursday, July 28.
Ben’s attorney has admitted manslaughter due to diminished responsibility. At the Old Bailey, the jury found him not guilty of murder. Bexleyheath resident Oliver was remanded in custody pending sentencing on June 27.
BREAKING: Ben Oliver has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 10 years and eight months for the manslaughter of his grandfather.https://t.co/TdpoBqyGHs
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Louis Mably QC said: ‘David had been stabbed and slashed with a knife in the face, particularly in the neck, which had been cut open.’
‘It was a brutal attack, plainly carried out to kill him.” Cameras will start to roll on Thursday, July 28, to broadcast sentencing at the Old Bailey for the first time.’
But, what will be shown on the show? According to the law, there will be no view of the defendant in the dock, attorneys, or any other court personnel; just the judge will be seen.
The televised footage will be aired on Sky News, BBC, ITN, and the PA news agency and will be available online.
By viewing and hearing the judge’s justification for their conclusions, the public will better comprehend how the judge makes decisions.
Who Is Ben Oliver From Bexleyheath?
Ben Oliver is a resident of Mottingham, South London. He is a 25-year-old student who has Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
Variations in the brain bring on developmental disabilities like ASD. People with ASD may struggle with confined or repetitive activities or interests, as well as social communication and engagement. Additionally, people with ASD may learn, move, or pay attention in various ways.
A “troubled and irate young man,” Ben was said to have slain his bedridden grandfather with a knife. He was sad and had suicidal ideas, according to the jury. He was suffering from severe depression.
In 2016, Oliver was convicted of sexual offenses against a young girl when he was 15. He was released from youth detention in 2019.
Ben learned about the accusations of sexual abuse made against his grandfather in the months before he murdered him. It made him depressed and suicidal.
