A 20-year-old criminology student, Nasen Saadi, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court charged with the murder of 34-year-old Amie Gray and the attempted murder of her friend, Leanne Miles, on Bournemouth’s Durley Chine Beach on May 24, 2024.
He added: “I like unsolved crimes,” and said horror movies made him feel “nothing… it’s just a movie.”
Evidence Found
Prosecutors allege that Saadi meticulously planned the attack, presenting evidence of weapons and items seized by police, including:
- Five knives, a machete, and a self-defence spray found in his bedroom.
- A blue rucksack containing white latex gloves, a black balaclava, a torch, wet wipes, and packets of chillies.
- Knives and an axe recovered from his parents’ home, which his father had reportedly hidden from him.
- Evidence showing Saadi had purchased six knives from online retailers between February and April 2024.
A further knife was discovered hidden in a wall cavity at his aunt’s house, where Saadi was living at the time.
The Attack
The court heard that Ms. Gray and Ms. Miles were attacked on the promenade late at night. Home Office pathologist Dr. Basil Purdue testified that Ms. Gray succumbed to her injuries from multiple stab wounds, while Ms. Miles survived, crediting her friend for saving her life.
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After learning of Ms. Gray’s death, Ms. Miles said: “Amie Gray saved my life.
Denial of Charges
Saadi has denied the murder and attempted murder charges. However, he has pleaded guilty to failing to provide police with the PIN code for his mobile phone, claiming it was an “invasion of privacy.”
Trial Continues
Prosecutor Sarah Jones KC has outlined the evidence and motive for the attack, while the defense has pointed to Saadi’s claim of blacking out as a potential explanation for his lack of memory. The trial is ongoing, with the jury expected to hear further evidence in the coming days.
