A 16-YEAR-OLD teen has been found guilty of a schoolboy’s murder and three others guilty of manslaughter – with his heartbroken mum paying tribute.
Kennie Carter, who was only 16 years old at the time, was tragically killed by a single stab wound to the chest while he was walking home in Stretford, Manchester.
Greater Manchester PoliceTragic Kennie Carter was killed aged just 16[/caption]
A snap of Kennie when he was a toddler
The youngster was killed aged just 16
Detective Chief Inspector Nicola McCulloch said: “Firstly, I would like to express my deepest condolences to Kennie’s mum Joan and dad Glen, his wider family and friends as well as the rest of the Carter family.
“It’s been nearly two-and-a-half years since Kennie was taken from them in this spiteful attack, and it has been extremely difficult for them in court.
“They’ve had to watch and listen to Kennie’s last moments many times; something no family should have to experience.
“This case serves as a sobering reminder of the destruction carrying and using knives can cause.
“Not only has one boy lost his life, but since that tragic evening many more have been irreversibly impacted.
“I would like to thank the entire team for their hard work and dedication throughout this complex investigation.
“I would also like to express my gratitude for the CPS and prosecution who have worked closely with us.”
Paying tribute to her son, Joan said: “Kennie brightened up every day with his cheeky smile and his bubbly personality.
“He was always acting daft, telling jokes and generally being a 16-year-old boy, he had everything to live for.
“He was our baby, the youngest of our four children, and just starting out in life.
“He had so many plans for his future, he was about to start applying for college, wanting to design artwork on cars.
“He was a very talented artist; I hadn’t realised how artistic he was until one of his teachers showed us his drawings and they were genuinely impressive.
“Life since the day of his murder has not been the same, we all miss Kennie so much.”
Joan added: “Every day I wake up thinking of him, I dream about him regularly.
“We are still stuck on the day Kennie was killed and I feel people are moving on and forgetting about our Kennie.
“Life has stopped for us and will never ever be the same.”
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