Hassan Sentamu, a teenager with a history of violence, was sentenced to a minimum of 23 years for the murder of 15-year-old Elianne Andam in a Croydon shopping center. The court, led by Mrs. Justice Cheema-Grubb, highlighted the irreparable loss to her family, emphasizing Elianne's unrealized potential and the deep sorrow of her mother, who described the joy Elianne brought to their home. The case's underlying issues included Sentamu's aggression and knife-carrying history, and despite his autism defense, he was found guilty of murder, causing outrage in the courtroom during sentencing.
"The pain of her loss to her parents and younger brother is indescribable. She will always remain just 15 - she will never realise the potential of her life."
"Elianne was my world, she was the kindest most loving daughter I could have asked for; she was vibrant, creative and purposeful."
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