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Convicted Felon Admits to Murder and Violent Crime Spree Days After Prison Release

Owen Blades, 27, faces life imprisonment after pleading guilty to killing John Connolly and injuring Tyler Baxter during a cocaine-fueled rampage last year.

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Overview

  • Owen Blades, released early from a 12-month prison sentence, murdered 69-year-old John Connolly in his Lincoln home on June 13, 2024.
  • Blades purchased a stiletto knife the day after his release and used it in a series of violent crimes, including burglary and assaulting an arcade worker, Tyler Baxter.
  • John Connolly, a retired carer, was stabbed at least 18 times in an attack described as 'immediate and sustained'; his body was discovered five days later.
  • Blades, who has a history of violent offenses, including attacks on family members, admitted to murder, grievous bodily harm, and other charges at Lincoln Crown Court.
  • He is set to be sentenced this week and is expected to receive a life sentence for his crimes.