Teen Sentenced for Murdering Sister in Brutal Stabbing

Mali Bennett-Smith, 17, pleaded guilty to killing his 19-year-old sister, Luka, in their Bristol home after years of resentment.

Mali Bennett-Smith admitted to stabbing his sister Luka Bennett-Smith to death after placing her in a headlock at their shared home in Bristol on October 20, 2024.
The 17-year-old told police he had long resented his sister, describing her as 'annoying' and claiming she bullied him.
Bennett-Smith, who was home-schooled and had a history of isolation and excessive video gaming, had planned the attack and expressed remorse afterward.
He was sentenced to a minimum of 10 years and five months in detention, with the judge describing the killing as 'shocking and brutal.'
The court lifted reporting restrictions on his identity, citing the severity of the case and public interest.