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Deng Chol Majek Convicted of Murdering Hotel Worker at Walsall Station

Sentencing was adjourned pending tests to verify his disputed age.

Overview

  • A unanimous Wolverhampton Crown Court jury found Majek guilty of murder and of possessing a screwdriver as an offensive weapon.
  • Rhiannon Skye Whyte, 27, was stabbed 23 times on the Bescot Stadium station platform and died in hospital three days later from a fatal brain stem injury.
  • Prosecutors presented CCTV showing Majek following Whyte from the Park Inn to the station, disposing of her phone in the River Tame, buying alcohol, and later dancing at the hotel.
  • Forensic evidence included Whyte’s blood on Majek’s clothing and jewellery and her DNA under his fingernails, while no motive was established during the trial.
  • The court is verifying Majek’s age after he claimed to be 19 despite records suggesting 27, and sentencing was postponed to December 15 to allow for age checks.