Teenage Killer Named After Stabbing 12-Year-Old Leo Ross to Death in Birmingham
Kian Moulton, a 15-year-old boy, has been detained for a minimum of 13 years after admitting to the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross in Birmingham. The tragic incident occurred on 21 January 2025, when Leo Ross was fatally stabbed in the stomach as he walked home from school in the Yardley Wood area.
Judge Lifts Anonymity Citing Public Interest
Moulton's name was released for the first time after a judge lifted his anonymity, citing the significant public interest in understanding how a child could commit such violent acts. This decision allows for greater transparency and public awareness regarding youth crime and its devastating consequences.
Leo Ross is believed to be the youngest victim of knife crime in the West Midlands, highlighting a grim statistic in the region. His family has described him as an 'amazing, kind, loving' boy, expressing profound grief over his untimely death.
Previous Violent Attacks by the Perpetrator
Days before the murder, Moulton, who was 14 at the time, also attacked three elderly women in separate incidents. One of these attacks involved an attempt to drown an 82-year-old woman, underscoring a pattern of violent behavior prior to the fatal stabbing.
The case has drawn widespread attention due to the young ages of both the victim and the perpetrator, raising critical questions about youth violence, knife crime, and the factors leading to such tragedies in communities across the UK.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the murder, with Moulton now facing a lengthy detention period as part of his sentence for this heinous crime.
