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Six Convicted in Birmingham Park Murder Receive Sentences

Three adults and three teenagers were sentenced for the brutal 2024 killing of Michael Obasi, with prison terms ranging from 9 to 29 years.

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Overview

  • Michael Obasi, 38, was attacked and fatally beaten by a group during an evening walk in Perry Hall Park on March 14, 2024.
  • The three adult defendants received life sentences with minimum terms of 29, 25, and 24 years, while the juveniles were sentenced to detention with minimum terms of 15, 14, and 9 years.
  • Investigators linked the group to the murder through CCTV footage, DNA evidence, and the use of the victim's bank card shortly after the attack.
  • The adults were also convicted of an attempted robbery at Walsall railway station in January 2024, highlighting a pattern of group violence.
  • Michael Obasi's family paid tribute to him as a beloved father and partner, expressing their ongoing grief and gratitude for the police investigation.