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Jury Convicts Skebas of Murder Despite Mental Illness Claims

2/5/2026

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The jury found Skebas, the defendant, guilty of murdering Lilia after a trial that revealed schizophrenia and psychosis during the crime.
Skebas was arrested two days after the attack, and a knife was found at his home.
He was initially deemed unfit for trial and later transferred to Rampton high-security hospital.
Prosecutors argued the killing was deliberate and rejected Skebas's claim of diminished responsibility.

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Story summary

The jury found Skebas, the defendant, guilty of murdering Lilia after a trial that revealed schizophrenia and psychosis during the crime.
Skebas was arrested two days after the attack, and a knife was found at his home.
He was initially deemed unfit for trial and later transferred to Rampton high-security hospital.
Prosecutors argued the killing was deliberate and rejected Skebas's claim of diminished responsibility.