Criminology Student on Trial for Fatal Stabbing on Bournemouth Beach

Nasen Saadi, 20, is accused of killing Amie Gray and injuring her friend in a meticulously planned attack fueled by a fascination with knives and true crime.

Nasen Saadi, a 20-year-old criminology student from Croydon, is on trial for the murder of Amie Gray, 34, and the attempted murder of Leanne Miles on May 24, 2024, at Bournemouth's Durley Chine Beach.
Prosecutors allege Saadi meticulously planned the attack, researching knives, forensic evidence, and local logistics, including hotels without CCTV and the beach's nighttime accessibility.
The court heard that Saadi asked lecturers about murder defenses, prompting one to jokingly ask if he was planning a murder, to which he did not respond.
In the days leading up to the attack, Saadi conducted multiple nighttime visits to the scene and watched a slasher film featuring similar violence.
Police investigations uncovered knives, latex gloves, and other items at Saadi’s home, while CCTV footage and witness testimony linked him to the crime; he denies the charges but admits to an interest in true crime.