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Shaine March, a repeat offender, refused to attend his sentencing for stabbing his pregnant girlfriend 19 times in July 2024.
Shaine March, 47, convicted of stabbing his pregnant girlfriend Alana Odysseos, 32, 19 times in July 2024, has refused to attend his sentencing at the Old Bailey.
The attack occurred days after March was released on licence following a prior murder conviction, which jurors were not informed of.
He admitted guilt on the seventh day of trial after experts rejected his claim of diminished responsibility.
Prosecutors urged the court to compel his presence, stating he was fit and well, while Judge Mr Justice Murray paused proceedings to consider whether a videolink could be used, expressing hesitation.
The case has highlighted the emotional toll on victims’ families and the challenges in sentencing repeat offenders.
Shaine March, un delincuente reincidente, se negó a asistir a su sentencia por apuñalar a su novia embarazada 19 veces en julio de 2024.