A 27-year-old labourer who subjected a “vulnerable” young man to a brutal murder and dismembered his body before dumping the remains in bin bags in a park has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Dajour Jones will serve a minimum of 27 years, with the time he has already spent in custody taken into account.
The court heard that Jones claimed self-defence, saying he struck Mr. Gilbey with a broom after being confronted with a knife. However, the jury rejected this claim, finding him guilty of murder following a nine-week trial.
Calm and Methodical Disposal
Jones’s actions following the murder showed a chilling lack of remorse, the court was told. He kept Mr. Gilbey’s remains in a crate in his room before disposing of them in Cantley Gardens. He then cleaned up the blood-stained room and appeared “extraordinarily relaxed and cheerful” in the days following the crime.
Police arrested Jones on March 3, 2022, five days before the remains were discovered. When charged, he simply responded: “Alright. Cool.”
A History of Violence
Jones, who has no fixed address, has a history of violent behaviour, including a prior conviction for attacking a staff member at a cycling shop with a glass. He had been released from prison on licence shortly before committing the murder.
Sentencing
Judge Lickley sentenced Jones to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 24 years and 353 days, factoring in the two years and 12 days he has already served.
The case has left the local community shocked and devastated, with Mr. Gilbey remembered as a kind and trusting young man whose life was senselessly taken.
