Gang Convicted in Fatal Stabbing of Man for ‘Fake Designer Watch’ in London

In a chilling reminder of the lethal consequences of greed and violence, a gang of robbers has been convicted for the murder of Emmanuel Odunlami, who was fatally stabbed for what turned out to be a fake designer watch. The tragic incident occurred near St Paul's Cathedral in London on May 1 last year, marking a horrific end to what should have been a celebratory occasion for the victim.

Emmanuel Odunlami, 32, a music manager, was celebrating his birthday at an exclusive event in the City of London when he was targeted for his Patek Philippe Nautilus watch. The watch, believed to be worth between £90,000 and £300,000, caught the attention of Kavindu Hettiarachichi, a member of the event's security team. Hettiarachichi tipped off a team of robbers about Mr. Odunlami's watch.