Marcus Arduini Monzo was convicted of murdering 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin with a samurai sword during a cannabis-induced psychotic episode. The Old Bailey heard how Monzo attacked several individuals over 20 minutes, showing disturbing behaviors such as smiling and screaming after his acts of violence. Among his victims, Monzo also injured a pedestrian and two police officers while he had been intoxicated and under the influence of hallucinogenic substances. Despite claiming diminished mental responsibility, the court found Monzo guilty of murder and other violent crimes, rejecting his defense arguments.
The prosecution argued that psychosis brought on by self-induced intoxication was no defence for murder, despite Monzo's claims of mental incapacity.
Witnesses described Marcus Arduini Monzo's chilling demeanor as he smiled and screamed in delight after attacking multiple victims, demonstrating a severe psychological disturbance.
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