FLED TO GAMBIA Man jailed for 13 years over brutal slaying of teen after fleeing to The Gambia

Man jailed for 13 years over brutal slaying of teen after fleeing to The Gambia

Romario Gordon, 22, has been locked up for 13 years at the Old Bailey for the manslaughter of 16-year-old Camron Smith in Croydon four years ago. The court heard how Gordon and a gang violently stormed Camron’s home before killing him in July 2021.

Teen murdered in terrifying home attack

On 1 July 2021, Camron Smith was stabbed inside his own house on Bracken Avenue. Police and ambulance teams rushed to the scene shortly after midnight but despite their efforts, Camron died from his injuries. Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend said:

“Camron was just 16 when his life was brutally ended in a frenzied attack in his own home. Our thoughts are with Camron’s friends and family. Today’s sentencing marks the culmination of a complex and lengthy investigation. I hope it brings a measure of closure for all involved.”

Gang’s violent spree linked by forensic evidence

The gang had earlier hijacked a minicab at knife-point in Streatham, forcing the driver to hand over his car. Police found DNA evidence inside the stolen vehicle abandoned in Croydon, directly linking Gordon and his group to the crime.

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