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.