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Killer thugs used victim 'like trampoline'
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| Dennis Hind |
LIFE sentences have been given to a pair of thugs who killed a man by kicking him, stamping on him and jumping on his body.
The Old Bailey was told today (September 26) that Dennis Hind and Tutu Kabalika seemed to find their attack "amusing", circling their victim "like hyenas".
Hind, aged 21, and Kabalika, aged 20, were on their way home from a party, high on drink and drugs, when they came across Stephen Miller, aged 45, outside his home in Middle Park Avenue, Eltham, on August 24 last year.
Mr Miller, who suffered from headaches, had left his flat to get some fresh air.
But for unknown reasons, the two men attacked him.
Judge David Paget told them: "Between you, you kicked him, stamped on him and jumped on his body.
"He begged you to stop but you went on.
"One witness described the two of you circling him like hyenas and taking turns to kick him as you would kick a football.
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| Tutu Kabalika |
"One witness described him being used like a trampoline."
The assault only ended when two men from a nearby flat called the police and scared the pair off with their Staffordshire bull terrier.
The judge said: "Despite your drunken condition, both of you then stopped and left the area at once.
"It must follow that you knew what you were doing."
Mr Miller was left with 15 broken ribs and 46 injuries to his head and neck.
He died in hospital a few hours after the attack, without regaining consciousness.
Mitigating for Hind, Lauren Soeritsz said her client, a former boxer from Churchbury Avenue, Eltham, had low intelligence and would not leave the house unless he had taken drugs or alcohol.
She said: "Mr Hind would not have carried out the action that he did if it were not for his particular condition on that night."
And the court was told part-time plasterer Kabalika, of Picardy Road, Belvedere, had been binging on alcohol and drinking constantly since his birthday on August 19.
During the trial both men had denied inflicting the fatal blow on Mr Miller, but on July 10 they were both convicted of murder.
The judge told them: "As you kicked and stamped Stephen Miller to death, you found it amusing."
He highlighted the fact that the pair had not intended to kill "but to cause really serious injury"and the act was not premeditated
Hind and Kabilaka were each given a life sentence and told they would serve a minimum of 15 years in jail.
Sentencing them, the judge said: "You two men attacked and killed another man, Stephen Miller, essentially for no reason except that both of you were very much the worse for drink and drugs."
11:13am Monday 29th September 2008
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CommentPosted by: Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott The Executioner, The Gallows on 4:21pm Fri 26 Sep 08
[bold]Hind[/bold] has quite a thick neck (though not as thick as his head) but I am sure I could find a rope to fit it.
[bold]Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott[/bold]
Hind has quite a thick neck (though not as thick as his head) but I am sure I could find a rope to fit it.
Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott Posted by: amy, bromley on 4:57pm Fri 26 Sep 08
What a pair of smug bags? What nasty, gross people. How could they do something like that, Hopefully in prison they might get beaten up and hopefully end up the same way. Bet their parents are proud of those too, what horrible people, nasty ****
What a pair of smug bags? What nasty, gross people. How could they do something like that, Hopefully in prison they might get beaten up and hopefully end up the same way. Bet their parents are proud of those too, what horrible people, nasty ****
Posted by: bb, London, s.e. on 5:17pm Fri 26 Sep 08
Unfortunately we will see more and more of this behaviour. The youth of today has no boundaries because they have never been disciplined and think that they are invincible.
I love the mitigation
[quote]Mr Hind would not have carried out the action that he did if it were not for his particular condition on that night[/quote]
I never realised that it was ok to beat a person to death if you were under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Why any law professional would use that in mitigation is beyond me.
What these thugs did is inexcusable and should have resulted in a much longer custodial sentence. How will they ever be deemed fit to live in a civilised society?
Unfortunately we will see more and more of this behaviour. The youth of today has no boundaries because they have never been disciplined and think that they are invincible.
I love the mitigation
Mr Hind would not have carried out the action that he did if it were not for his particular condition on that night
I never realised that it was ok to beat a person to death if you were under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Why any law professional would use that in mitigation is beyond me.
What these thugs did is inexcusable and should have resulted in a much longer custodial sentence. How will they ever be deemed fit to live in a civilised society?
Posted by: Denise, eltham on 5:24pm Fri 26 Sep 08
[bold]bold[/bold] How proud their parents must be, mind you saying that, that's if they have any, perhaps they were spawned by the The Devil himself, they are both ugly enough to have been, hope they have nightmares and sleepless night forever and a day.
How proud their parents must be, mind you saying that, that's if they have any, perhaps they were spawned by the The Devil himself, they are both ugly enough to have been, hope they have nightmares and sleepless night forever and a day.
Posted by: anita, dartford on 8:48pm Fri 26 Sep 08
If there is any cause for bringing back hanging it's for these disgusting pair. These gutless pair don't deserve to ever be let out. I feel so sorry for the man's family, it was a terrible way to lose your life.
If there is any cause for bringing back hanging it's for these disgusting pair. These gutless pair don't deserve to ever be let out. I feel so sorry for the man's family, it was a terrible way to lose your life.
Posted by: paul, Blackfen on 9:01pm Fri 26 Sep 08
These two are evil, no question about it.
To take pleasure in victimizing someone who has done nothing wrong to you is pure evil.
Unfortunately there always have been these types of scumbags with us and even more unfortunately there are more of them walking our streets now than ever. Evil.
These two are evil, no question about it.
To take pleasure in victimizing someone who has done nothing wrong to you is pure evil.
Unfortunately there always have been these types of scumbags with us and even more unfortunately there are more of them walking our streets now than ever. Evil.
Posted by: Lost in Transmission, Beckenham on 10:44pm Fri 26 Sep 08
Normally some bigot posts a "send them back" comment after such a nasty crime.
I think these low lifes transcend colour, creed, nationality.....
Normally some bigot posts a "send them back" comment after such a nasty crime.
I think these low lifes transcend colour, creed, nationality.....
Posted by: Bob, bexley on 11:19pm Fri 26 Sep 08
Another case for bringing back hanging for these two. That way would ensure they would never do it again. and show to other vermin that it will not be tolerated any longer regardless of what do-gooders think.[italic]italic[/italic]
Another case for bringing back hanging for these two. That way would ensure they would never do it again. and show to other vermin that it will not be tolerated any longer regardless of what do-gooders think.
Posted by: an, london on 6:30am Sat 27 Sep 08
Hopefully the dont get given any soap on a rope. Then they will get a little of what they desirve. Have a good shower.
Hopefully the dont get given any soap on a rope. Then they will get a little of what they desirve. Have a good shower.
Posted by: anon on 1:28pm Sat 27 Sep 08
[bold]At least these witnesses weren't paid off[/bold] !!!
At least these witnesses weren't paid off !!!
Posted by: South East, South East on 5:03pm Sat 27 Sep 08
These two guys are thugs and evil 15 years in prison is not long enough they should serve life and never be allowed back on to our streets. A life for a life. If these people want to fight and kill I say again they should be sent to Irag and afghanistan to fight.
These two guys are thugs and evil 15 years in prison is not long enough they should serve life and never be allowed back on to our streets. A life for a life. If these people want to fight and kill I say again they should be sent to Irag and afghanistan to fight.
Posted by: anon, hes on 7:50pm Sat 27 Sep 08
i have witnessed dennis hind bully a number of kids to the point that they wouldnt leave there house anyboby that makes kids that scared should be put inside prison for the rest of there lives this boy needs to be taught a lesson!wot goes around comes around
i have witnessed dennis hind bully a number of kids to the point that they wouldnt leave there house anyboby that makes kids that scared should be put inside prison for the rest of there lives this boy needs to be taught a lesson!wot goes around comes around
Posted by: anom, se london on 8:20pm Sat 27 Sep 08
i dont really know where to start, firstly it was an appaling unprovocked attack, & my thoughts r wiv stephens family. it's ok people pointing the finger at judges for not giving longer sentences, but when they do all the same people then whinge, "tax payers money" so yet again money comes first, i know 1st hand prison don't always learn people, & it's there familys wot suffer, send them 2 war if they get killed then the life 4 a life saying worked.
i dont really know where to start, firstly it was an appaling unprovocked attack, & my thoughts r wiv stephens family. it's ok people pointing the finger at judges for not giving longer sentences, but when they do all the same people then whinge, "tax payers money" so yet again money comes first, i know 1st hand prison don't always learn people, & it's there familys wot suffer, send them 2 war if they get killed then the life 4 a life saying worked.
Posted by: Carl, Lewisha, on 12:02pm Mon 29 Sep 08
I think a thank you should go to the 2 people that went to try and stop this it must have took some guts to go and confront them. Its just a shame that something couldnt have been done sooner then maybe Mr Miller would still be alive. RIP Mr Miller.
I think a thank you should go to the 2 people that went to try and stop this it must have took some guts to go and confront them. Its just a shame that something couldnt have been done sooner then maybe Mr Miller would still be alive. RIP Mr Miller.
Posted by: Drew, Dartford on 1:42pm Mon 29 Sep 08
I read complaints from people about how much it will cost keeping animals like this in prison. Does anyone really know how much it will cost us poor tax payers too keep the two for the next fifteen years?
What about poor Mr Miller he won't rise from the dead after fifteen years and get back to his life will he.
I firmly believe that the ultimate punishment should go with the ultimate crime; A life for a life.
I read complaints from people about how much it will cost keeping animals like this in prison. Does anyone really know how much it will cost us poor tax payers too keep the two for the next fifteen years?
What about poor Mr Miller he won't rise from the dead after fifteen years and get back to his life will he.
I firmly believe that the ultimate punishment should go with the ultimate crime; A life for a life.
Posted by: David W, Plumstead on 1:53pm Mon 29 Sep 08
[quote][bold]Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott The Executioner[/bold] wrote:
[bold]Hind[/bold] has quite a thick neck (though not as thick as his head) but I am sure I could find a rope to fit it. [bold]Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott[/bold] [/quote] Notice you dont mention the other one at all. Wonder why that might be? Wouldn't be that he's black, by any chance, would it?
Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott The Executioner wrote:
Hind has quite a thick neck (though not as thick as his head) but I am sure I could find a rope to fit it. Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott
Notice you dont mention the other one at all. Wonder why that might be? Wouldn't be that he's black, by any chance, would it?
Posted by: Carl, Lewisham on 2:22pm Mon 29 Sep 08
[quote][bold]David W[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott The Executioner[/bold] wrote: [bold]Hind[/bold] has quite a thick neck (though not as thick as his head) but I am sure I could find a rope to fit it. [bold]Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott[/bold] [/quote] Notice you dont mention the other one at all. Wonder why that might be? Wouldn't be that he's black, by any chance, would it?[/quote] What has the colour of his skin got to do with it? Do away with them both!!
David W wrote:
Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott The Executioner wrote: Hind has quite a thick neck (though not as thick as his head) but I am sure I could find a rope to fit it. Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott
Notice you dont mention the other one at all. Wonder why that might be? Wouldn't be that he's black, by any chance, would it?
What has the colour of his skin got to do with it? Do away with them both!!
Posted by: Fred, Downham on 2:29pm Mon 29 Sep 08
They were obviously off their heads at the time. Therefore it seems a bit harsh to kill them even though the crime is so appalling.
I can't believe David W is trying to bring race into this. There's a white guy and a black guy which doesn't fit into his pre-conceived ideas and so he's trying a different tack by attacking a poster. Pathetic.
They were obviously off their heads at the time. Therefore it seems a bit harsh to kill them even though the crime is so appalling.
I can't believe David W is trying to bring race into this. There's a white guy and a black guy which doesn't fit into his pre-conceived ideas and so he's trying a different tack by attacking a poster. Pathetic.
Posted by: me again on 5:57am Tue 30 Sep 08
they was both off thei nuts so killing them is a bit harsh ???? ffs THEY KILLED A MAN YOU FOOL ! the ropes to good for em, to swift, take them out in a boat miles from shore and let the pond dwellers drown, or preferably be eaten by sharks...and you could be the starter.
they was both off thei nuts so killing them is a bit harsh ???? ffs THEY KILLED A MAN YOU FOOL ! the ropes to good for em, to swift, take them out in a boat miles from shore and let the pond dwellers drown, or preferably be eaten by sharks...and you could be the starter.
Posted by: pete beat, kent on 8:39pm Tue 30 Sep 08
God help us all from scum like this.
15 YEARS..... cobblers hang them now and then lets start sterilising people with low IQs, we need to stop the families who have children and have no morals or values, you know who i mean you see them hanging around our shops and towns. No more scum families.
God help us all from scum like this.
15 YEARS..... cobblers hang them now and then lets start sterilising people with low IQs, we need to stop the families who have children and have no morals or values, you know who i mean you see them hanging around our shops and towns. No more scum families.
Posted by: David W, Plumstead on 10:06am Thu 2 Oct 08
I see Fred an Carl have automatically spung to the wrong conclusion by seeing red when the word 'black' is used. If you had bothered to have read what I said, instead of having a knee-jerk, defencive reaction, then you might understand the actual context. But to help you, my critisism was aimed at Erastus Theobald Piggott for only picking up on the white criminal of the two and not commenting on both of them. Mind you, I notice that the pair of you never commented on that either. Double standards ring a bell boys?
I see Fred an Carl have automatically spung to the wrong conclusion by seeing red when the word 'black' is used. If you had bothered to have read what I said, instead of having a knee-jerk, defencive reaction, then you might understand the actual context. But to help you, my critisism was aimed at Erastus Theobald Piggott for only picking up on the white criminal of the two and not commenting on both of them. Mind you, I notice that the pair of you never commented on that either. Double standards ring a bell boys?
Posted by: daved, london on 11:49pm Thu 2 Oct 08
[quote][bold]anon[/bold] wrote:
i have witnessed dennis hind bully a number of kids to the point that they wouldnt leave there house anyboby that makes kids that scared should be put inside prison for the rest of there lives this boy needs to be taught a lesson!wot goes around comes around[/quote] wot kids u seen him bully matee ??[bold]bold[/bold]
anon wrote:
i have witnessed dennis hind bully a number of kids to the point that they wouldnt leave there house anyboby that makes kids that scared should be put inside prison for the rest of there lives this boy needs to be taught a lesson!wot goes around comes around
wot kids u seen him bully matee ??
Posted by: sidney, eltham middle park on 11:57pm Thu 2 Oct 08
hold in there dennis hind be out soon as u know
hold in there dennis hind be out soon as u know
Posted by: Jo Ro, Eltham on 9:26am Fri 3 Oct 08
This pair of animals should be locked up for life! An innocent man has lost his right to life, an eye for an eye! They should lose the right to a free life. They will still be young when they are released and prison will not reform them, it is inbred, they should be incarcerated for life and the key thrown away. I hope they suffer for the rest of their lives!
This pair of animals should be locked up for life! An innocent man has lost his right to life, an eye for an eye! They should lose the right to a free life. They will still be young when they are released and prison will not reform them, it is inbred, they should be incarcerated for life and the key thrown away. I hope they suffer for the rest of their lives!
Posted by: TJ, Eltham on 2:09pm Fri 3 Oct 08
Dennis is nothing more than a bully the kids a **** and good hes in prison shame it wasn't him that got killed. I saw him beat a kid up on a bus that only had one arm how hard is he. 15 years of going gym and watching telly aint gona do anything to these monsters. RIP Miller
Dennis is nothing more than a bully the kids a **** and good hes in prison shame it wasn't him that got killed. I saw him beat a kid up on a bus that only had one arm how hard is he. 15 years of going gym and watching telly aint gona do anything to these monsters. RIP Miller
Posted by: m, orpington on 4:57pm Mon 6 Oct 08
dennis hind was actually a lovley boy who had no confidence if you dont no him or stephen miller dont comment at all
dennis hind was actually a lovley boy who had no confidence if you dont no him or stephen miller dont comment at all
Posted by: s, local on 8:10pm Mon 6 Oct 08
Oh yeah, Dennis Hind was such a lovely boy he went round threatening to kill, and bullied young boys. And by the way yes i do know him unfortunately. He is exactly where he belongs, shame he won't stay there for the rest of his life. Having no confidence does not give anybody the right to take somebody else's life or to make other peoples life a misery.
Oh yeah, Dennis Hind was such a lovely boy he went round threatening to kill, and bullied young boys. And by the way yes i do know him unfortunately. He is exactly where he belongs, shame he won't stay there for the rest of his life. Having no confidence does not give anybody the right to take somebody else's life or to make other peoples life a misery.
Posted by: louis lang, eltham on 1:03am Tue 7 Oct 08
dennis is my boy all use muggin im off dont no nuthink . dennis i love you son be out in couple years in nothink bruvv ****
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dennis is my boy all use muggin im off dont no nuthink . dennis i love you son be out in couple years in nothink bruvv ****
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