In a case that has sent shockwaves through the legal system, a self-styled satanist has been handed a life sentence for a murder he described as a ritualistic 'sacrifice'. Declan George, 23, was convicted at the Old Bailey for the brutal killing of his friend, 22-year-old Bartlomiej Kuczynski.
A Friendship Turned Fatal
The court heard how George and Mr Kuczynski, who had been friends, were together at a property in Bedfont, West London, on the evening of the attack. What began as a social encounter descended into unimaginable violence.
Prosecutors detailed how George launched a sustained and ferocious assault on Mr Kuczynski, stabbing him multiple times. The attack was so severe that the victim sustained wounds to his neck, chest, and abdomen.
Chilling Confessions and Satanic Claims
The motive behind the killing emerged as deeply disturbing. Following his arrest, Declan George made a series of statements to the police in which he openly admitted to the murder. He chillingly claimed that his actions were a 'sacrifice', telling officers, "I'm a satanist, that's what I do."
He further elaborated that he had been "planning it for a while" and callously stated he felt "no remorse" for taking his friend's life. These admissions painted a picture of a premeditated killing driven by a twisted belief system.
Justice Served at the Old Bailey
Before sentencing George to life in prison with a minimum term of 23 years, Judge Angela Rafferty KC addressed the court. She described the murder as a "sustained and brutal attack" on a man who had considered George a friend.
The judge highlighted the particular cruelty of the crime, noting that the defendant's claims of satanism and sacrifice "compound the gravity of this offence." The sentence reflects the severity of the premeditated violence and the chilling lack of remorse shown by the perpetrator.
This case stands as a stark reminder of the extreme dangers posed by distorted ideologies and the tragic consequences that can unfold behind closed doors.
