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Murderer moved to Broadmoor, 52-year sentence stays

7/24/2026

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  • Authorities moved 19-year-old killer Axel Rudakubana to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital, and he retains a 52-year sentence for killing three children.
  • Lawyer Chris Walker, for victims’ families, said the transfer near the July 29, 2024 anniversary will devastate families and accused Rudakubana of manipulating the system.
  • Prison Officers’ Association chair Mark Fairhurst warned that Rudakubana “played the system,” noting the Ministry of Justice said the move does not change his sentence.