http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1085035/Ex-Harrow-schoolboy-punched-death-business-trip-safe-Switzerland.html
A former public schoolboy has been punched to death during a short business trip to normally-safe Switzerland.
Popular international commodities trader Tom Lamb, 28, who attended £28,000-a-year Harrow School, was attacked during what appeared to be a mugging in Lucerne.
A single punch left him unconscious - and he was kept on a life support machine until his parents were flown to Switzerland by private jet to see doctors switch the machine off.
His parents Jeremy, 64, a retired businessman, and Jenny, 67, have spoken from their south London home of their grief at losing their youngest son.
Mrs Lamb, of Wandsworth, said: 'We are devastated. It's been an unbelievable shock.'
Mr Lamb said: 'You don't expect it in Switzerland and not in Lucerne.
'Tom was out with a friend in the city. They were walking back to their hotel when four men came up to them and while one engaged Tom's friend in conversation, one of the other guys just hit Tom.
'He went down and never regained consciousness. It would appear there was only one punch.'
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
‘Random punch killed grandad’
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/4227740.___Random_punch_killed_grandad___/
A GRANDFATHER died after being punched in an unprovoked and random attack outside a pub, a jury was told yesterday.
Cliff Palmer is said to have been knocked to the ground before struggling to his feet and falling again twice after the incident in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, last year.
Mr Palmer died in hospital the following day from a haemorrhage caused by a tear in a blood vessel at the base of his brain, a Teesside Crown Court jury was told.
Michael Kelly, who is standing trial for manslaughter, is alleged to have punched father- of-two Mr Palmer outside Blakes pub.
The jury heard that Mr Kelly had earlier told a doorman at the town centre pub that he had had an argument with his girlfriend and that they had “split up again”.
Members of 73-year-old Mr Palmer’s family sobbed in the public gallery as they heard details of the alleged assault and saw his last moments recorded on the pub’s CCTV.
Mr Kelly was said to have fled the scene, but was arrested after the security film was examined, and was later picked out in a series of identity parades.
A GRANDFATHER died after being punched in an unprovoked and random attack outside a pub, a jury was told yesterday.
Cliff Palmer is said to have been knocked to the ground before struggling to his feet and falling again twice after the incident in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, last year.
Mr Palmer died in hospital the following day from a haemorrhage caused by a tear in a blood vessel at the base of his brain, a Teesside Crown Court jury was told.
Michael Kelly, who is standing trial for manslaughter, is alleged to have punched father- of-two Mr Palmer outside Blakes pub.
The jury heard that Mr Kelly had earlier told a doorman at the town centre pub that he had had an argument with his girlfriend and that they had “split up again”.
Members of 73-year-old Mr Palmer’s family sobbed in the public gallery as they heard details of the alleged assault and saw his last moments recorded on the pub’s CCTV.
Mr Kelly was said to have fled the scene, but was arrested after the security film was examined, and was later picked out in a series of identity parades.
Young footy player killed by punch
http://au.messages.yahoo.com/news/localnews-saus/4583/
The following tragic story tells of how one young mans life was cut short by a punch thrown by another young man in a moment of rage. It is tragic for the young mans family who died but equally tragic for the young man who threw the punch. This young man is no thug and now has to live his life with the consequences of this fatal reckless act. The worse thing now is to send him jail. A more suitable penalty is to give him a suspended sentence. Why destroy his life and his families for one reckless fatal incident??? I know. I was involved in a similar incident at the same age. Young men fighting dont intend to permanently hurt the other person and certainly dont intend to kill them. They just want to prove who's tougher.Dont destroy another young life with a jail sentence.
The following tragic story tells of how one young mans life was cut short by a punch thrown by another young man in a moment of rage. It is tragic for the young mans family who died but equally tragic for the young man who threw the punch. This young man is no thug and now has to live his life with the consequences of this fatal reckless act. The worse thing now is to send him jail. A more suitable penalty is to give him a suspended sentence. Why destroy his life and his families for one reckless fatal incident??? I know. I was involved in a similar incident at the same age. Young men fighting dont intend to permanently hurt the other person and certainly dont intend to kill them. They just want to prove who's tougher.Dont destroy another young life with a jail sentence.
Yob killed father-of-three with single punch and then celebrated 'as if he'd scored a goal'
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23429330-details/Yob+'killed+father-of-three+with+single+punch+and+then+celebrated+as+if+he'd+scored+a+goal'/article.do
A drunkend thug who killed a father of three with a single punch - then celebrated "as if he had scored a goal" - has been jailed for just three years.
Jeffrey Gosling, 20, could be free in time for next Christmas.
His victim Billy Fellows, 51, had just finished working at a social club he ran when Gosling launched a totally unprovoked attack shortly after midnight on August 25.
Mr Fellows was knocked down and suffered multiple skull fractures when his head hit the pavement.
A drunkend thug who killed a father of three with a single punch - then celebrated "as if he had scored a goal" - has been jailed for just three years.
Jeffrey Gosling, 20, could be free in time for next Christmas.
His victim Billy Fellows, 51, had just finished working at a social club he ran when Gosling launched a totally unprovoked attack shortly after midnight on August 25.
Mr Fellows was knocked down and suffered multiple skull fractures when his head hit the pavement.
Seven years for a punch that killed
http://archive.thisisbradford.co.uk/2004/3/4/102441.html
A man has been jailed for seven years for killing another man with one punch and kicking and punching him as he lay dead.
Bradford Crown Court heard how Steven Sharp-Tetley felled Dale Marshall with a blow to the head, causing a violent movement of his neck and shearing an artery. As Mr Marshall, 41, lay dead or dying, Sharp-Tetley dragged him into a Queensbury side street and rained "Tyson punches" and kicks on his body. Experts calculated up to a dozen blows were struck.
Sharp-Tetley, 23, of Ford Hill, Queensbury, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of provocation.
Passing sentence, Judge James Stewart QC said it was a "sustained and violent" assault and he found it difficult to believe Sharp-Tetley had gone after Mr Marshall just to apologise.
Thomas Bayliss, prosecuting, said both men had been drinking heavily that Friday night last July. In the Tuckers pub, in Queensbury, Sharp-Tetley took exception to Mr Marshall's conduct towards a group of women. There was a scuffle and both were ordered to leave.
At about 9.30 pm Sharp-Tetley was outside apologising to Mr Marshall, but the landlord told them to move on. Witnesses saw Mr Marshall, who lived in Crossley Street, Queensbury, staggering from side to side and Sharp-Tetley running after him, swearing. They were seen entering High Street Place. A couple living in the street saw Sharp-Tetley punch Mr Marshall several times before kicking and punching him in the head as he lay on the ground.
A man has been jailed for seven years for killing another man with one punch and kicking and punching him as he lay dead.
Bradford Crown Court heard how Steven Sharp-Tetley felled Dale Marshall with a blow to the head, causing a violent movement of his neck and shearing an artery. As Mr Marshall, 41, lay dead or dying, Sharp-Tetley dragged him into a Queensbury side street and rained "Tyson punches" and kicks on his body. Experts calculated up to a dozen blows were struck.
Sharp-Tetley, 23, of Ford Hill, Queensbury, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of provocation.
Passing sentence, Judge James Stewart QC said it was a "sustained and violent" assault and he found it difficult to believe Sharp-Tetley had gone after Mr Marshall just to apologise.
Thomas Bayliss, prosecuting, said both men had been drinking heavily that Friday night last July. In the Tuckers pub, in Queensbury, Sharp-Tetley took exception to Mr Marshall's conduct towards a group of women. There was a scuffle and both were ordered to leave.
At about 9.30 pm Sharp-Tetley was outside apologising to Mr Marshall, but the landlord told them to move on. Witnesses saw Mr Marshall, who lived in Crossley Street, Queensbury, staggering from side to side and Sharp-Tetley running after him, swearing. They were seen entering High Street Place. A couple living in the street saw Sharp-Tetley punch Mr Marshall several times before kicking and punching him in the head as he lay on the ground.
UPDATE: Teacher Dies After Being Punched
http://www.nbc15.com/state/headlines/40053137.html
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) -- The man accused of fatally punching a Kenosha middle school teacher has asked that his case be heard outside Kenosha County.
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Twenty-year-old Martin Walker is charged with felony murder for the February death of 24-year-old Colin Byars.
Witnesses have told police that Byars and Walker had a confrontation outside Big Shotz Sports Bar Feb. 21 before Walker punched Byars in the face. Byars fell and hit his head.
Defense attorneys have also asked a judge to dismiss the case against Walker. His lawyers are expected to argue that witnesses said both men appeared ready to fight.
A hearing on the change of venue and dismissal motion is scheduled June 25.
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) -- The man accused of fatally punching a Kenosha middle school teacher has asked that his case be heard outside Kenosha County.
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Twenty-year-old Martin Walker is charged with felony murder for the February death of 24-year-old Colin Byars.
Witnesses have told police that Byars and Walker had a confrontation outside Big Shotz Sports Bar Feb. 21 before Walker punched Byars in the face. Byars fell and hit his head.
Defense attorneys have also asked a judge to dismiss the case against Walker. His lawyers are expected to argue that witnesses said both men appeared ready to fight.
A hearing on the change of venue and dismissal motion is scheduled June 25.
Police name man killed with one punch at bar
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bars/news/article.cfm?c_id=687&objectid=10512558
Police have named the man who died after being floored with a single punch outside a bar on Friday night.
David Keith Mernin, 51, of Pakuranga died after the altercation outside the Heading Home Bar.
A 48-year-old man has been charged with assault.
Police spokeswoman Angeline Barlow said a post mortem examination was carried out this morning and police will decide on further charges after receiving the results.
Police are carrying out inquiries in an attempt to locate and speak to everyone who was in the area of the bar and neighbouring restaurants on Friday evening.
Mr Mernin died in Auckland's Middlemore Hospital 24 hours after being found unconscious outside the bar in Pakuranga.
Police have named the man who died after being floored with a single punch outside a bar on Friday night.
David Keith Mernin, 51, of Pakuranga died after the altercation outside the Heading Home Bar.
A 48-year-old man has been charged with assault.
Police spokeswoman Angeline Barlow said a post mortem examination was carried out this morning and police will decide on further charges after receiving the results.
Police are carrying out inquiries in an attempt to locate and speak to everyone who was in the area of the bar and neighbouring restaurants on Friday evening.
Mr Mernin died in Auckland's Middlemore Hospital 24 hours after being found unconscious outside the bar in Pakuranga.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Police: Man Suffers Fatal Punch At Gas Station
http://www.newsnet5.com/news/19567139/detail.html
AKRON, Ohio -- Officials are investigating a death following a verbal altercation at the Circle K on Brown Street Friday.
Police said Samson Taylor, 55, and another man were in line outside the gas station window when the altercation escalated.
Taylor was punched in the head, causing him to hit the ground. He suffered severe head injuries and died two days later at Akron General Hospital.
AKRON, Ohio -- Officials are investigating a death following a verbal altercation at the Circle K on Brown Street Friday.
Police said Samson Taylor, 55, and another man were in line outside the gas station window when the altercation escalated.
Taylor was punched in the head, causing him to hit the ground. He suffered severe head injuries and died two days later at Akron General Hospital.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Love rival's punch killed man, 90
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1336946/Love-rivals-punch-killed-man-90.html
A 90-YEAR-OLD man was killed after fighting with a love rival three years older than himself, an inquest heard yesterday.
Charles Knox was bowled over by a "nasty punch" at the Firlands Sheltered Housing Scheme in Bishop's Stortford, HerCare assistant Pamela Cakebread told the inquest at Epping, Essex: "I was just talking to Mr Knox when this other man came out and started shouting at him.
"Then the man just went over and punched him - it was nasty. I was shocked."
A worker at the home said at the time of the incident the two men had been infatuated with a resident in her 80s.
Coroner Caroline Beasley Murray recorded a verdict of unlawful killing after being told that the other pensioner had received a formal police caution over the incident.ts, in January and died 11 days later in hospital.
A 90-YEAR-OLD man was killed after fighting with a love rival three years older than himself, an inquest heard yesterday.
Charles Knox was bowled over by a "nasty punch" at the Firlands Sheltered Housing Scheme in Bishop's Stortford, HerCare assistant Pamela Cakebread told the inquest at Epping, Essex: "I was just talking to Mr Knox when this other man came out and started shouting at him.
"Then the man just went over and punched him - it was nasty. I was shocked."
A worker at the home said at the time of the incident the two men had been infatuated with a resident in her 80s.
Coroner Caroline Beasley Murray recorded a verdict of unlawful killing after being told that the other pensioner had received a formal police caution over the incident.ts, in January and died 11 days later in hospital.
Labourer: I threw punch that killed Keith Hanna
http://www.surreyherald.co.uk/surrey-news/news-surrey/2009/04/17/labourer-i-threw-punch-that-killed-keith-hanna-86289-23409283/
A labourer who killed motorist Keith Hanna (pictured) with a single punch in Chertsey town centre, has admitted manslaughter at the Old Bailey.
Joseph Sewell, 39, of Viggory Lane, Woking hit Mr Hanna as he sat in his car in Guildford Street in the early hours of July 13 last year.
Mr Hanna, 59, died of a brain haemorrhage at St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, after the incident and Sewell was arrested several weeks later after an extensive police search.
A labourer who killed motorist Keith Hanna (pictured) with a single punch in Chertsey town centre, has admitted manslaughter at the Old Bailey.
Joseph Sewell, 39, of Viggory Lane, Woking hit Mr Hanna as he sat in his car in Guildford Street in the early hours of July 13 last year.
Mr Hanna, 59, died of a brain haemorrhage at St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, after the incident and Sewell was arrested several weeks later after an extensive police search.
Innocent shopper Kevin Tripp killed by single punch
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article4124582.ece
A frail man suffering from myalgic encephalopathy (ME) died after being punched in a supermarket by a stranger who had mistakenly identified him as a queue-jumper.
Kevin Tripp, 57, was hit with such ferocity at a Sainsbury’s store in South London that he collapsed unconscious to the floor and died in hospital.
Police said yesterday that Mr Tripp, who was 6ft but weighed only 9st after struggling with ME for 20 years, had been an innocent bystander.
A frail man suffering from myalgic encephalopathy (ME) died after being punched in a supermarket by a stranger who had mistakenly identified him as a queue-jumper.
Kevin Tripp, 57, was hit with such ferocity at a Sainsbury’s store in South London that he collapsed unconscious to the floor and died in hospital.
Police said yesterday that Mr Tripp, who was 6ft but weighed only 9st after struggling with ME for 20 years, had been an innocent bystander.
Guilty verdict in Lakewood fatal-punch fight doesn't resolve the sorrow
http://www.cleveland.com/news/index.ssf/2008/12/guilty_verdict_in_lakewood_fat.html
Derrick Dykas, 24, testified in his own defense Wednesday in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. He told jurors that 30-year-old Matthew Hockey threatened him during an argument outside a Lakewood bar. He was only defending himself, he said, when he delivered the single punch that killed Hockey.
-- on a slushy street outside a Lakewood bar, with a single punch that would haunt two families forever.
A Cuyahoga County jury found Derrick Dykas, 24, guilty Thursday of throwing the punch that killed Matthew Hockey of Lakewood. Dykas faces one to five years in prison for his involuntary manslaughter conviction but could be placed on probation instead. Common Pleas Judge John Russo will sentence him Monday, Jan. 12.
Derrick Dykas, 24, testified in his own defense Wednesday in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. He told jurors that 30-year-old Matthew Hockey threatened him during an argument outside a Lakewood bar. He was only defending himself, he said, when he delivered the single punch that killed Hockey.
-- on a slushy street outside a Lakewood bar, with a single punch that would haunt two families forever.
A Cuyahoga County jury found Derrick Dykas, 24, guilty Thursday of throwing the punch that killed Matthew Hockey of Lakewood. Dykas faces one to five years in prison for his involuntary manslaughter conviction but could be placed on probation instead. Common Pleas Judge John Russo will sentence him Monday, Jan. 12.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Man Accused In Fatal Punch, Robbery Ordered To Stand Trial
http://www.cbs8.com/global/story.asp?s=10406895
A man accused of robbing and punching a 67-year-old female hotel desk clerk, who died the next day, must stand trial on murder and other charges, a judge ruled today.
Brian Lefler, 30, faces 25 years to life if convicted, said Deputy District Attorney Summer Stephan.
Vista Judge Harry Elias ruled after an all-day preliminary hearing that sufficient evidence was presented to order Lefler to stand trial on charges of murder, kidnapping for robbery, robbery, elder abuse and false imprisonment of an elder.
The judge set a readiness conference for June 18 and trial for July 9.
According to the prosecution, Lefler punched Barbara Novelich in the face while robbing the Tamarack Beach Resort in Carlsbad about 4:10 a.m. last Nov. 16.
Stephan alleges that Lefler pushed the victim to the ground and pulled her under a desk, demanding to know the location of the safe.
Lefler allegedly took $300, demanded the victim's car keys and got away in her car.
Novelich was treated at a local hospital for three facial fractures, but was not admitted. She was found dead on her houseboat in Oceanside the next day from acute cardiac complications stemming from her facial injuries, Stephan said.
A man accused of robbing and punching a 67-year-old female hotel desk clerk, who died the next day, must stand trial on murder and other charges, a judge ruled today.
Brian Lefler, 30, faces 25 years to life if convicted, said Deputy District Attorney Summer Stephan.
Vista Judge Harry Elias ruled after an all-day preliminary hearing that sufficient evidence was presented to order Lefler to stand trial on charges of murder, kidnapping for robbery, robbery, elder abuse and false imprisonment of an elder.
The judge set a readiness conference for June 18 and trial for July 9.
According to the prosecution, Lefler punched Barbara Novelich in the face while robbing the Tamarack Beach Resort in Carlsbad about 4:10 a.m. last Nov. 16.
Stephan alleges that Lefler pushed the victim to the ground and pulled her under a desk, demanding to know the location of the safe.
Lefler allegedly took $300, demanded the victim's car keys and got away in her car.
Novelich was treated at a local hospital for three facial fractures, but was not admitted. She was found dead on her houseboat in Oceanside the next day from acute cardiac complications stemming from her facial injuries, Stephan said.
Doctor: Effects of punch, kick killed immigrant
http://www.examiner.com/a-1988967~Doctor__Effects_of_punch__kick_killed_immigrant.html
A medical expert hired by prosecutors says a single devastating punch and an equally ferocious kick were all it took to kill a Mexican immigrant.
Luis Ramirez died from a melee with a group of white high school football players in the small northeastern Pennsylvania town of Shenandoah last summer. Prosecutors say it was a racially motivated attack, but the defense disputes that.
Seventeen-year-old Brandon Piekarsky is charged with third-degree murder, accused of delivering the fatal kick. He's on trial with 19-year-old Derrick Donchak, charged with aggravated assault. Both are charged with ethnic intimidation.
Piekarsky's lawyer maintains that 18-year-old Brian Scully is the one kicked Ramirez. Scully has testified that he tried to kick Ramirez but missed and Piekarsky successfully kicked him.
A medical expert hired by prosecutors says a single devastating punch and an equally ferocious kick were all it took to kill a Mexican immigrant.
Luis Ramirez died from a melee with a group of white high school football players in the small northeastern Pennsylvania town of Shenandoah last summer. Prosecutors say it was a racially motivated attack, but the defense disputes that.
Seventeen-year-old Brandon Piekarsky is charged with third-degree murder, accused of delivering the fatal kick. He's on trial with 19-year-old Derrick Donchak, charged with aggravated assault. Both are charged with ethnic intimidation.
Piekarsky's lawyer maintains that 18-year-old Brian Scully is the one kicked Ramirez. Scully has testified that he tried to kick Ramirez but missed and Piekarsky successfully kicked him.
Parents speak of night a single punch killed their son
http://www.thisistamworth.co.uk/news/Parents-speak-night-single-punch-killed-sonarticle-711858-details/article.html
The Herald this week uncovers the harrowing story of how a moment of violence cost a 20-year-old man his life and devastated the lives of his family.
Ashley Stait was found dead at a friend's house in Church Lane July of last year, sparking a murder probe by Tamworth police....
Even now exactly what happened is not clear – but what is known is that at some point Tomkins punched Ashley and the force jerked his head back, rupturing the main artery in his neck and causing a fatal brain haemorrhage.
The Herald this week uncovers the harrowing story of how a moment of violence cost a 20-year-old man his life and devastated the lives of his family.
Ashley Stait was found dead at a friend's house in Church Lane July of last year, sparking a murder probe by Tamworth police....
Even now exactly what happened is not clear – but what is known is that at some point Tomkins punched Ashley and the force jerked his head back, rupturing the main artery in his neck and causing a fatal brain haemorrhage.
Freak punch killed promising footballer Sam Davis
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,24293692-5006301,00.html
EMERGING footballer Sam Davis died from a freak single punch that severed a crucial bone in his spine, the Adelaide Magistrates Court has heard today.
The young man who allegedly king-hit the South Adelaide footballer during a party fight was today granted home detention bail.
Heath Arthur Clake, 18, has been in custody since the incident at a party at Brighton in May.
Davis, 17, died in hospital days after being hit once, allegedly by Clake, during what prosecutor David Plater described as a "confusing melee or fracas."
Mr Plater opposed Clake's release on bail, saying there were real fears the accused would commit more offences if released on bail.
Mr Plater said Clake was on bail and under a night-time curfew when he allegedly king hit Davis from behind or the side.
He said the melee had started with "some dispute about surfing."
"(Clake) struck the deceased in a part of his spine whereby it has resulted in his eventual death," Mr Plater said.
EMERGING footballer Sam Davis died from a freak single punch that severed a crucial bone in his spine, the Adelaide Magistrates Court has heard today.
The young man who allegedly king-hit the South Adelaide footballer during a party fight was today granted home detention bail.
Heath Arthur Clake, 18, has been in custody since the incident at a party at Brighton in May.
Davis, 17, died in hospital days after being hit once, allegedly by Clake, during what prosecutor David Plater described as a "confusing melee or fracas."
Mr Plater opposed Clake's release on bail, saying there were real fears the accused would commit more offences if released on bail.
Mr Plater said Clake was on bail and under a night-time curfew when he allegedly king hit Davis from behind or the side.
He said the melee had started with "some dispute about surfing."
"(Clake) struck the deceased in a part of his spine whereby it has resulted in his eventual death," Mr Plater said.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Highmore Man Gets Jail, Probation For Fatal Punch
http://www.keloland.com/News/NewsDetail6371.cfm?Id=84886
A 19-year-old Highmore man will serve six months in jail and be on probation for 15 years for killing a Gettysburg teen with a punch to the head.Blake Hemminger earlier pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and acknowledged hitting 14-year-old Zach Glaesman in the head during a May 26 street dance in Orient.The blow led to medical complications and Glaesman died June 7 in a Sioux Falls hospital.In exchange for Hemminger's plea, a manslaughter charge was dismissed.He was given a 15-year suspended prison sentence, must pay tens of thousands of dollars in restitution for medical and funeral costs and talk to young people about the dangers of underage drinking.
A 19-year-old Highmore man will serve six months in jail and be on probation for 15 years for killing a Gettysburg teen with a punch to the head.Blake Hemminger earlier pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and acknowledged hitting 14-year-old Zach Glaesman in the head during a May 26 street dance in Orient.The blow led to medical complications and Glaesman died June 7 in a Sioux Falls hospital.In exchange for Hemminger's plea, a manslaughter charge was dismissed.He was given a 15-year suspended prison sentence, must pay tens of thousands of dollars in restitution for medical and funeral costs and talk to young people about the dangers of underage drinking.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Verdict reached in trial of man who threw fatal punch
http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/may/19/bn19bonsu-verdict-reached/
SAN DIEGO – A verdict was reached Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of punching a taxicab passenger who later died.
Sam Bonsu is charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault in the May 2008 death of Nathaniel “Nat” Ward. The verdict is scheduled to be read Wednesday morning at 9 a.m.
Bonsu was angry and looking for a fight, a prosecutor told a jury during closing arguments in the defendant's trial Tuesday morning. Bonsu slightly shook his head as he heard prosecutor Corrine Miesfeld tell jurors the defendant attacked the victim and his friends in Pacific Beach without provocation.
“He followed them. He stopped. He yelled at them and he went up to them,” Miesfeld said. “Does this sound like a person who is scared?”
Gary Gibson, Bonsu's defense attorney, said the punches Bonsu delivered to Ward's temple and to the face of Colin Costanzo, Ward's friend, were done in self-defense.
“Alcohol fueled this confrontation, not a 35-year-old sober man. The prosecution's evidence is insufficient because the witnesses are lying to you,” Gibson told the panel.
Authorities said Ward, 25, and three friends had been drinking and celebrating another friend's graduation May 23. They partied until the early hours of May 24 at the Pacific Beach Bar and Grill on Garnet Avenue.
The group, including Ward, took a cab home to an apartment on Bond Street, near Grand Avenue, about 2 a.m.
Miesfeld said a gray Scion driven by Bonsu pulled out in front of the group's taxi and nearly collided with the cab.
She said Bonsu then confronted the passengers in the cab as they were paying the fare outside one of the men's apartment. Ward and Costanzo were each struck once.
Miesfeld said the blow to Ward's temple caused him to fall to the ground and left him unconscious. He was hospitalized and released, but days later he slipped into a coma and was declared brain dead May 29.
SAN DIEGO – A verdict was reached Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of punching a taxicab passenger who later died.
Sam Bonsu is charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault in the May 2008 death of Nathaniel “Nat” Ward. The verdict is scheduled to be read Wednesday morning at 9 a.m.
Bonsu was angry and looking for a fight, a prosecutor told a jury during closing arguments in the defendant's trial Tuesday morning. Bonsu slightly shook his head as he heard prosecutor Corrine Miesfeld tell jurors the defendant attacked the victim and his friends in Pacific Beach without provocation.
“He followed them. He stopped. He yelled at them and he went up to them,” Miesfeld said. “Does this sound like a person who is scared?”
Gary Gibson, Bonsu's defense attorney, said the punches Bonsu delivered to Ward's temple and to the face of Colin Costanzo, Ward's friend, were done in self-defense.
“Alcohol fueled this confrontation, not a 35-year-old sober man. The prosecution's evidence is insufficient because the witnesses are lying to you,” Gibson told the panel.
Authorities said Ward, 25, and three friends had been drinking and celebrating another friend's graduation May 23. They partied until the early hours of May 24 at the Pacific Beach Bar and Grill on Garnet Avenue.
The group, including Ward, took a cab home to an apartment on Bond Street, near Grand Avenue, about 2 a.m.
Miesfeld said a gray Scion driven by Bonsu pulled out in front of the group's taxi and nearly collided with the cab.
She said Bonsu then confronted the passengers in the cab as they were paying the fare outside one of the men's apartment. Ward and Costanzo were each struck once.
Miesfeld said the blow to Ward's temple caused him to fall to the ground and left him unconscious. He was hospitalized and released, but days later he slipped into a coma and was declared brain dead May 29.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Former MMA Fighter Jailed
http://squabbles.com/2009/05/former-mma-fighter-jailed/
Putting a hurting on your opponent in the cage or the octagon is a good thing.
Putting it on a Nevada State Trooper? Not so good.
A one-time mixed martial arts fighter has been sentenced to a year in jail for duking a Nevada Highway Patrol officer who pulled him over for drunken driving.
Joshua Pupa, 28, of Fall River, Mass., was sentenced last week in Washoe County District Court to the max term after pleading guilty to a gross misdemeanor charge of battery on a police officer.
Pupa, who now a construction worker, also plead guilty Friday to drunken driving charges.
It appears he was not only drunk, but that he was pissed as well. Pupa was accused of assaulting the officer - who suffered head, wrist and knee injuries - but he also forced another trooper to twice fire his Taser gun to stop him during the the Oct. 24 attack in Reno, Nevada.
When Pupa was arrested, troopers found his card from the New Jersey State Athletic Commission identifying him as a certified martial artist.
Pupa, who is 5-foot-11 inches tall and weighs 225 pounds, told troopers he drank most of a bottle of Stolichnaya vodka and that he had been indulging in a little reefer as well.
According to Pupa, he went after the trooper because he believed the officer made a disrespectful comment to a female passenger in this car.
Putting a hurting on your opponent in the cage or the octagon is a good thing.
Putting it on a Nevada State Trooper? Not so good.
A one-time mixed martial arts fighter has been sentenced to a year in jail for duking a Nevada Highway Patrol officer who pulled him over for drunken driving.
Joshua Pupa, 28, of Fall River, Mass., was sentenced last week in Washoe County District Court to the max term after pleading guilty to a gross misdemeanor charge of battery on a police officer.
Pupa, who now a construction worker, also plead guilty Friday to drunken driving charges.
It appears he was not only drunk, but that he was pissed as well. Pupa was accused of assaulting the officer - who suffered head, wrist and knee injuries - but he also forced another trooper to twice fire his Taser gun to stop him during the the Oct. 24 attack in Reno, Nevada.
When Pupa was arrested, troopers found his card from the New Jersey State Athletic Commission identifying him as a certified martial artist.
Pupa, who is 5-foot-11 inches tall and weighs 225 pounds, told troopers he drank most of a bottle of Stolichnaya vodka and that he had been indulging in a little reefer as well.
According to Pupa, he went after the trooper because he believed the officer made a disrespectful comment to a female passenger in this car.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Pathologists: Punch, kick killed Ramirez
http://www.standardspeaker.com/articles/2009/04/30/news/hz_standspeak.20090430.a.pg1.hz30_prtrial_s1.2487184_top2.txt
As life seeped away from Luis Eduardo Ramirez Zavala, his body showed the loss, a forensic pathologist testified Wednesday at the Schuylkill County Courthouse at the trial of two teenagers in connection with his fatal beating in July 2008 in Shenandoah.“The brain tissue started to ooze out. The brain is dying,” said Dr. Barbara K. Bollinger, who performed the autopsy on Ramirez on July 15, the day after he died from injuries inflicted during the beating. “The cause of death is blunt force trauma to the head. The manner of death is homicide.”
As life seeped away from Luis Eduardo Ramirez Zavala, his body showed the loss, a forensic pathologist testified Wednesday at the Schuylkill County Courthouse at the trial of two teenagers in connection with his fatal beating in July 2008 in Shenandoah.“The brain tissue started to ooze out. The brain is dying,” said Dr. Barbara K. Bollinger, who performed the autopsy on Ramirez on July 15, the day after he died from injuries inflicted during the beating. “The cause of death is blunt force trauma to the head. The manner of death is homicide.”
Monday, April 20, 2009
Road-rage driver who killed fellow M1 motorist with one punch is jailed
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/apr/20/road-rage-death-m1-jailed
A driver who "lost control" and killed another motorist in a motorway road rage incident was jailed for 27 months today.
Graham Cahill, 44, punched 25-year-old Toby Cooke once on the hard shoulder of the M1 in Bedfordshire in May last year.
Cahill was sentenced at Luton crown court today after previously admitting manslaughter. He was also disqualified from driving for 18 months.
The court heard that Cahill, of Harrow, north London, pulled over on to the hard shoulder of the motorway to confront Cooke over his driving on May 22 last year. The network manager then felled his victim with one punch during the attack on the northbound carriageway near junction 10.
Cooke, a forklift truck driver, from Luton, Bedfordshire, died in hospital four days later from injuries caused by his head striking the ground.
A driver who "lost control" and killed another motorist in a motorway road rage incident was jailed for 27 months today.
Graham Cahill, 44, punched 25-year-old Toby Cooke once on the hard shoulder of the M1 in Bedfordshire in May last year.
Cahill was sentenced at Luton crown court today after previously admitting manslaughter. He was also disqualified from driving for 18 months.
The court heard that Cahill, of Harrow, north London, pulled over on to the hard shoulder of the motorway to confront Cooke over his driving on May 22 last year. The network manager then felled his victim with one punch during the attack on the northbound carriageway near junction 10.
Cooke, a forklift truck driver, from Luton, Bedfordshire, died in hospital four days later from injuries caused by his head striking the ground.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Labourer: I threw punch that killed Keith Hanna
http://www.surreyherald.co.uk/surrey-news/news-surrey/2009/04/17/labourer-i-threw-punch-that-killed-keith-hanna-86289-23409283/
A labourer who killed motorist Keith Hanna (pictured) with a single punch in Chertsey town centre, has admitted manslaughter at the Old Bailey.
Joseph Sewell, 39, of Viggory Lane, Woking hit Mr Hanna as he sat in his car in Guildford Street in the early hours of July 13 last year.
Mr Hanna, 59, died of a brain haemorrhage at St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, after the incident and Sewell was arrested several weeks later after an extensive police search.
A labourer who killed motorist Keith Hanna (pictured) with a single punch in Chertsey town centre, has admitted manslaughter at the Old Bailey.
Joseph Sewell, 39, of Viggory Lane, Woking hit Mr Hanna as he sat in his car in Guildford Street in the early hours of July 13 last year.
Mr Hanna, 59, died of a brain haemorrhage at St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, after the incident and Sewell was arrested several weeks later after an extensive police search.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Russia Karate Expert Kills Two Over Lice Infection
http://www.javno.com/en-world/russia-karate-expert-kills-two-over-lice-infection_250272
A Russian karate expert has been charged with beating to death a 61-year-old woman and her son, whom he accused of infecting his wife with lice, an investigator said Friday.
The drunk 26-year-old burst into a neighbouring room in his hostel on Tuesday and used karate moves to kill the pair, state investigator Eduard Abdullin said by telephone from Kazan, a city 700 km (430 miles) east of Moscow.
"He literally beat them to death with his hands and feet," Abdullin said. "The family were poor and drank a lot. He blamed them for infecting his wife and the entire corridor with lice."
The 58-year-old husband of the dead woman was also badly beaten, but survived.
The suspect, who studied karate for seven years, faces life in prison if convicted, Abdullin added.
A Russian karate expert has been charged with beating to death a 61-year-old woman and her son, whom he accused of infecting his wife with lice, an investigator said Friday.
The drunk 26-year-old burst into a neighbouring room in his hostel on Tuesday and used karate moves to kill the pair, state investigator Eduard Abdullin said by telephone from Kazan, a city 700 km (430 miles) east of Moscow.
"He literally beat them to death with his hands and feet," Abdullin said. "The family were poor and drank a lot. He blamed them for infecting his wife and the entire corridor with lice."
The 58-year-old husband of the dead woman was also badly beaten, but survived.
The suspect, who studied karate for seven years, faces life in prison if convicted, Abdullin added.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Man whose punch killed friend told to expect jail
http://www.irishnews.com/searchlog.asp?reason=denied_empty&script_name=/pageacc.asp&path_info=/pageacc.asp&tser1=ser&par=ben&sid=503656
A man who killed a friend with a single, no-warning punch was told by a judge yesterday to “prepare for a custodial sentence”.
A man who killed a friend with a single, no-warning punch was told by a judge yesterday to “prepare for a custodial sentence”.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Man who killed surfer with 1 punch gets 20 years
http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_11614604
http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_11614604
SAN DIEGO - A man who killed professional surfer Emery Kauanui with a single punch was sentenced Monday to 20 years to life in prison following a murder trial that captivated the seaside community of La Jolla.
Seth Cravens, 23, apologized to the victim's family and to his own family in a brief statement. Kauanui, 24, suffered the punch outside his mother's house on May 24, 2007.
"I'm really sorry for your guys' loss," Cravens said, turning in his chair to face Kauanui's mother and older brother.
Superior Court Judge John Einhorn said the death was "unforgivable" and sentenced Cravens to 15 years for second-degree murder and five years for an unrelated assault.
Cindy Kauanui choked with emotion as she recounted raising three boys on her own, first in Kauai, Hawaii, and later in Southern California after a hurricane damaged the island in 1992. Emery, the middle child, loved the ocean and was never embarrassed to show his mother affection.
http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_11614604
SAN DIEGO - A man who killed professional surfer Emery Kauanui with a single punch was sentenced Monday to 20 years to life in prison following a murder trial that captivated the seaside community of La Jolla.
Seth Cravens, 23, apologized to the victim's family and to his own family in a brief statement. Kauanui, 24, suffered the punch outside his mother's house on May 24, 2007.
"I'm really sorry for your guys' loss," Cravens said, turning in his chair to face Kauanui's mother and older brother.
Superior Court Judge John Einhorn said the death was "unforgivable" and sentenced Cravens to 15 years for second-degree murder and five years for an unrelated assault.
Cindy Kauanui choked with emotion as she recounted raising three boys on her own, first in Kauai, Hawaii, and later in Southern California after a hurricane damaged the island in 1992. Emery, the middle child, loved the ocean and was never embarrassed to show his mother affection.
Man who killed surfer with 1 punch gets 20 years
http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_11614604
SAN DIEGO - A man who killed professional surfer Emery Kauanui with a single punch was sentenced Monday to 20 years to life in prison following a murder trial that captivated the seaside community of La Jolla.
Seth Cravens, 23, apologized to the victim's family and to his own family in a brief statement. Kauanui, 24, suffered the punch outside his mother's house on May 24, 2007.
"I'm really sorry for your guys' loss," Cravens said, turning in his chair to face Kauanui's mother and older brother.
Superior Court Judge John Einhorn said the death was "unforgivable" and sentenced Cravens to 15 years for second-degree murder and five years for an unrelated assault.
SAN DIEGO - A man who killed professional surfer Emery Kauanui with a single punch was sentenced Monday to 20 years to life in prison following a murder trial that captivated the seaside community of La Jolla.
Seth Cravens, 23, apologized to the victim's family and to his own family in a brief statement. Kauanui, 24, suffered the punch outside his mother's house on May 24, 2007.
"I'm really sorry for your guys' loss," Cravens said, turning in his chair to face Kauanui's mother and older brother.
Superior Court Judge John Einhorn said the death was "unforgivable" and sentenced Cravens to 15 years for second-degree murder and five years for an unrelated assault.
Man who killed surfer with 1 punch gets 20 years
http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_11614604
SAN DIEGO - A man who killed professional surfer Emery Kauanui with a single punch was sentenced Monday to 20 years to life in prison following a murder trial that captivated the seaside community of La Jolla.
Seth Cravens, 23, apologized to the victim's family and to his own family in a brief statement. Kauanui, 24, suffered the punch outside his mother's house on May 24, 2007.
"I'm really sorry for your guys' loss," Cravens said, turning in his chair to face Kauanui's mother and older brother.
Superior Court Judge John Einhorn said the death was "unforgivable" and sentenced Cravens to 15 years for second-degree murder and five years for an unrelated assault.
Cindy Kauanui choked with emotion as she recounted raising three boys on her own, first in Kauai, Hawaii, and later in Southern California after a hurricane damaged the island in 1992. Emery, the middle child, loved the ocean and was never embarrassed to show his mother affection.
SAN DIEGO - A man who killed professional surfer Emery Kauanui with a single punch was sentenced Monday to 20 years to life in prison following a murder trial that captivated the seaside community of La Jolla.
Seth Cravens, 23, apologized to the victim's family and to his own family in a brief statement. Kauanui, 24, suffered the punch outside his mother's house on May 24, 2007.
"I'm really sorry for your guys' loss," Cravens said, turning in his chair to face Kauanui's mother and older brother.
Superior Court Judge John Einhorn said the death was "unforgivable" and sentenced Cravens to 15 years for second-degree murder and five years for an unrelated assault.
Cindy Kauanui choked with emotion as she recounted raising three boys on her own, first in Kauai, Hawaii, and later in Southern California after a hurricane damaged the island in 1992. Emery, the middle child, loved the ocean and was never embarrassed to show his mother affection.
Monday, January 19, 2009
MMA Fighter Jeff Monson Arrested, Jailed on Assault Charge
http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/01/19/mma-fighter-jeff-monson-arrested-jailed-on-assault-charge/
The mixed martial arts heavyweight Jeff Monson has been arrested and jailed in North Carolina for suspicion of assault on a female and injury to real property, The Olympian is reporting. Monson was already facing felony charges in connection with the picture at right, which was published in ESPN the Magazine. It shows Monson spray-painting an anarchist symbol on the Washington State Capitol.The new charges come after a woman said Monson attacked her and damaged her home. From The Olympian:
Stephanie Trapani, 30, of Advance, North Carolina, said Monson is in jail for trashing her home and grabbing her after an argument Saturday. Trapani says she had a romantic relationship with Monson, but they got in an argument after found out he had romantic relationships with other women. She also alleges "he has two wives." She said she found out information about his other girlfriends on his cell phone and she then threw the cell phone out the window of her car while she was driving to pick him up at the gym. When he found out his cell phone was gone when they returned to Trapani's home, he got angry. "He went ballistic," she said.
The mixed martial arts heavyweight Jeff Monson has been arrested and jailed in North Carolina for suspicion of assault on a female and injury to real property, The Olympian is reporting. Monson was already facing felony charges in connection with the picture at right, which was published in ESPN the Magazine. It shows Monson spray-painting an anarchist symbol on the Washington State Capitol.The new charges come after a woman said Monson attacked her and damaged her home. From The Olympian:
Stephanie Trapani, 30, of Advance, North Carolina, said Monson is in jail for trashing her home and grabbing her after an argument Saturday. Trapani says she had a romantic relationship with Monson, but they got in an argument after found out he had romantic relationships with other women. She also alleges "he has two wives." She said she found out information about his other girlfriends on his cell phone and she then threw the cell phone out the window of her car while she was driving to pick him up at the gym. When he found out his cell phone was gone when they returned to Trapani's home, he got angry. "He went ballistic," she said.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Guilty verdict in Lakewood fatal-punch fight doesn't resolve the sorrow
http://www.cleveland.com/news/index.ssf/2008/12/guilty_verdict_in_lakewood_fat.html
Their paths crossed for an hour, maybe less. Their egos inflamed in an argument about petty things -- clothing, name brands, ballcaps. No one can remember exactly how it began or who started it.
But no one can forget how it ended -- on a slushy street outside a Lakewood bar, with a single punch that would haunt two families forever.
A Cuyahoga County jury found Derrick Dykas, 24, guilty Thursday of throwing the punch that killed Matthew Hockey of Lakewood. Dykas faces one to five years in prison for his involuntary manslaughter conviction but could be placed on probation instead. Common Pleas Judge John Russo will sentence him Monday, Jan. 12.
Their paths crossed for an hour, maybe less. Their egos inflamed in an argument about petty things -- clothing, name brands, ballcaps. No one can remember exactly how it began or who started it.
But no one can forget how it ended -- on a slushy street outside a Lakewood bar, with a single punch that would haunt two families forever.
A Cuyahoga County jury found Derrick Dykas, 24, guilty Thursday of throwing the punch that killed Matthew Hockey of Lakewood. Dykas faces one to five years in prison for his involuntary manslaughter conviction but could be placed on probation instead. Common Pleas Judge John Russo will sentence him Monday, Jan. 12.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The single punch that killed Andrew Jones
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2008/12/10/the-single-punch-that-killed-andrew-jones-100252-22445331/
A TEACHER has told of the moment she cradled a dying Liverpool teenager in her arms.
Simone Simpson went to the aid of 18-year-old Andrew Jones as he lay in the street after being felled by a single punch which broke his jaw in the early hours of March 9, 2003.
As the teenager fell, his head struck the ground with enough force to make it “bounce”. He died hours later in hospital.
A TEACHER has told of the moment she cradled a dying Liverpool teenager in her arms.
Simone Simpson went to the aid of 18-year-old Andrew Jones as he lay in the street after being felled by a single punch which broke his jaw in the early hours of March 9, 2003.
As the teenager fell, his head struck the ground with enough force to make it “bounce”. He died hours later in hospital.
Jail for man who killed with a punch
http://www.northantset.co.uk/news/Jail-for-man-who-killed.4776896.jp
Published Date: 10 December 2008
A single punch delivered resulted in the death of a 35-year-old man who was a stalwart of the county's Hindu community.
Yesterday at Leicester Crown Court Liam Dann, 23, admitted Sachine Popat's manslaughter, having assaulted him outside Molly's bar in Northampton town centre on August 30.About 1,000 people from Hindu communities across the county attended a prayer session at Wellingborough's Hindu Community Centre following Mr Popat's death.Dann, of Rookery Lane, Spring Park, Northampton, was jailed for 42 months by Judge John Milmo.
Christopher Donnellan, prosecuting, said: "Mr Popat was attacked by this defendant. It was unprovoked and totally unexpected."The defendant struck him on the lower part of his face with his fist and the blow struck him totally by surprise."Either dazed or knocked out by the blow, his head hit the ground, causing head injuries from which he died a short while later.
Published Date: 10 December 2008
A single punch delivered resulted in the death of a 35-year-old man who was a stalwart of the county's Hindu community.
Yesterday at Leicester Crown Court Liam Dann, 23, admitted Sachine Popat's manslaughter, having assaulted him outside Molly's bar in Northampton town centre on August 30.About 1,000 people from Hindu communities across the county attended a prayer session at Wellingborough's Hindu Community Centre following Mr Popat's death.Dann, of Rookery Lane, Spring Park, Northampton, was jailed for 42 months by Judge John Milmo.
Christopher Donnellan, prosecuting, said: "Mr Popat was attacked by this defendant. It was unprovoked and totally unexpected."The defendant struck him on the lower part of his face with his fist and the blow struck him totally by surprise."Either dazed or knocked out by the blow, his head hit the ground, causing head injuries from which he died a short while later.
Friday, November 21, 2008
CRIME: A Punch Can Kill - A Family's Fight for Justice
http://www.sajaforum.org/2008/11/a-punch-can-kill-a-familys-fight-for-justice.html
Pooja Dorward says her brother, Kapali Giridhar Swamy, was outgoing, personable and friendly. An artistic person who was fond of movies, his dream was to be a director, Dorward told SAJAforum in a phone interview.
However, Swamy’s dreams have died with him. The 27-year-old Alabama native was killed in Hanceville in Cullman County, Alabama, on Nov. 18, 2007. The reason for his death— just one or two punches from 23-year-old Christopher Brett Pennington.
Pooja Dorward says her brother, Kapali Giridhar Swamy, was outgoing, personable and friendly. An artistic person who was fond of movies, his dream was to be a director, Dorward told SAJAforum in a phone interview.
However, Swamy’s dreams have died with him. The 27-year-old Alabama native was killed in Hanceville in Cullman County, Alabama, on Nov. 18, 2007. The reason for his death— just one or two punches from 23-year-old Christopher Brett Pennington.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Ex-Harrow schoolboy punched to death during business trip to 'safe' Switzerland
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1085035/Ex-Harrow-schoolboy-punched-death-business-trip-safe-Switzerland.html
A former public schoolboy has been punched to death during a short business trip to normally-safe Switzerland.
Popular international commodities trader Tom Lamb, 28, who attended £28,000-a-year Harrow School, was attacked during what appeared to be a mugging in Lucerne.
A single punch left him unconscious - and he was kept on a life support machine until his parents were flown to Switzerland by private jet to see doctors switch the machine off.
His parents Jeremy, 64, a retired businessman, and Jenny, 67, have spoken from their south London home of their grief at losing their youngest son.
Mrs Lamb, of Wandsworth, said: 'We are devastated. It's been an unbelievable shock.'
Mr Lamb said: 'You don't expect it in Switzerland and not in Lucerne.
'Tom was out with a friend in the city. They were walking back to their hotel when four men came up to them and while one engaged Tom's friend in conversation, one of the other guys just hit Tom.
'He went down and never regained consciousness. It would appear there was only one punch.'
A former public schoolboy has been punched to death during a short business trip to normally-safe Switzerland.
Popular international commodities trader Tom Lamb, 28, who attended £28,000-a-year Harrow School, was attacked during what appeared to be a mugging in Lucerne.
A single punch left him unconscious - and he was kept on a life support machine until his parents were flown to Switzerland by private jet to see doctors switch the machine off.
His parents Jeremy, 64, a retired businessman, and Jenny, 67, have spoken from their south London home of their grief at losing their youngest son.
Mrs Lamb, of Wandsworth, said: 'We are devastated. It's been an unbelievable shock.'
Mr Lamb said: 'You don't expect it in Switzerland and not in Lucerne.
'Tom was out with a friend in the city. They were walking back to their hotel when four men came up to them and while one engaged Tom's friend in conversation, one of the other guys just hit Tom.
'He went down and never regained consciousness. It would appear there was only one punch.'
Monday, October 13, 2008
Colleague’s punch kills worker
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20081013-166199/Colleagues-punch-kills-worker
MANILA, Philippines – A construction worker’s punch killed his co-worker following a spat early Monday in Caloocan City. The Caloocan police are tracking the suspect, identified as J.V. Cile, a resident of Bagong Silang, Caloocan. His victim, John Lacambra, 53, also of Bagong Silang, died after Cile punched him in the face. Police Officer 1 Alcee Jumaquio, case investigator, said the two workers had attended a wake when, for unknown reasons, a scuffle broke out between them at around 12 a.m.Even as bystanders tried to break them apart, Cile, who was reported to be inebriated, managed to land the punch on the face of Lacambra, who fell down and hit his head on the concrete pavement. Lacambra, who lost consciousness, was immediately brought to the nearest hospital where he died while undergoing treatment. Cile, on the other hand, escaped immediately after the incident.
MANILA, Philippines – A construction worker’s punch killed his co-worker following a spat early Monday in Caloocan City. The Caloocan police are tracking the suspect, identified as J.V. Cile, a resident of Bagong Silang, Caloocan. His victim, John Lacambra, 53, also of Bagong Silang, died after Cile punched him in the face. Police Officer 1 Alcee Jumaquio, case investigator, said the two workers had attended a wake when, for unknown reasons, a scuffle broke out between them at around 12 a.m.Even as bystanders tried to break them apart, Cile, who was reported to be inebriated, managed to land the punch on the face of Lacambra, who fell down and hit his head on the concrete pavement. Lacambra, who lost consciousness, was immediately brought to the nearest hospital where he died while undergoing treatment. Cile, on the other hand, escaped immediately after the incident.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Man whose punch killed father wins will battle
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/15184/man-whose-punch-killed-father-wins-will-battle
A former boxing champion whose father died during a playfight has successfully contested his will, earning a bigger share of his father's estate.
Clint Alexander was cleared in the High Court in Wellington last year of the manslaughter of drag racer Graham Alexander.
Wellington Coroner Garry Evans found Graham Alexander, 49, died from massive head injuries after being punched by his son during a night's drinking in Wellington in late 2005.
A former boxing champion whose father died during a playfight has successfully contested his will, earning a bigger share of his father's estate.
Clint Alexander was cleared in the High Court in Wellington last year of the manslaughter of drag racer Graham Alexander.
Wellington Coroner Garry Evans found Graham Alexander, 49, died from massive head injuries after being punched by his son during a night's drinking in Wellington in late 2005.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Innocent shopper Kevin Tripp killed by single punch
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article4124582.ece
A frail man suffering from myalgic encephalopathy (ME) died after being punched in a supermarket by a stranger who had mistakenly identified him as a queue-jumper.
Kevin Tripp, 57, was hit with such ferocity at a Sainsbury’s store in South London that he collapsed unconscious to the floor and died in hospital.
Police said yesterday that Mr Tripp, who was 6ft but weighed only 9st after struggling with ME for 20 years, had been an innocent bystander.
It is alleged that a woman abused by a youth during the queue-jumping incident had telephoned her partner, who then went to the store, but mistakenly assaulted Mr Tripp. He hit his head as he fell.
A frail man suffering from myalgic encephalopathy (ME) died after being punched in a supermarket by a stranger who had mistakenly identified him as a queue-jumper.
Kevin Tripp, 57, was hit with such ferocity at a Sainsbury’s store in South London that he collapsed unconscious to the floor and died in hospital.
Police said yesterday that Mr Tripp, who was 6ft but weighed only 9st after struggling with ME for 20 years, had been an innocent bystander.
It is alleged that a woman abused by a youth during the queue-jumping incident had telephoned her partner, who then went to the store, but mistakenly assaulted Mr Tripp. He hit his head as he fell.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Police name man killed with one punch at bar
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bars/news/article.cfm?c_id=687&objectid=10512558
Police have named the man who died after being floored with a single punch outside a bar on Friday night.
David Keith Mernin, 51, of Pakuranga died after the altercation outside the Heading Home Bar.
A 48-year-old man has been charged with assault.
Police spokeswoman Angeline Barlow said a post mortem examination was carried out this morning and police will decide on further charges after receiving the results.
Police are carrying out inquiries in an attempt to locate and speak to everyone who was in the area of the bar and neighbouring restaurants on Friday evening.
Mr Mernin died in Auckland's Middlemore Hospital 24 hours after being found unconscious outside the bar in Pakuranga.
Police have named the man who died after being floored with a single punch outside a bar on Friday night.
David Keith Mernin, 51, of Pakuranga died after the altercation outside the Heading Home Bar.
A 48-year-old man has been charged with assault.
Police spokeswoman Angeline Barlow said a post mortem examination was carried out this morning and police will decide on further charges after receiving the results.
Police are carrying out inquiries in an attempt to locate and speak to everyone who was in the area of the bar and neighbouring restaurants on Friday evening.
Mr Mernin died in Auckland's Middlemore Hospital 24 hours after being found unconscious outside the bar in Pakuranga.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Man admits his punch killed dad in Gateshead pub
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-evening-chronicle/2008/05/21/man-admits-his-punch-killed-dad-in-gateshead-pub-72703-20942058/
A PUB peacemaker was killed after he was mistaken for an aggressor.
Dad-of-four Steven Johnson, 54, had raised his hand in a bid to quell trouble in a Gateshead pub.
But Kelvin Davies mistook the gesture for a threatening one and punched him unconscious.
Mr Johnson, from Teams, Gateshead, died nine months later of his injuries and yesterday Davies pleaded guilty to his manslaughter.
Paul Sloan QC, for Davies, said: “The defendant accepts, whether rightly or wrongly, he believed force might be about to be used against him.
“But he accepts the punch he delivered was excessive in all the circumstances.”
Davies attacked Mr Johnson in The Trafalgar in Gateshead on January 28 last year.
The Federation Brewery caretaker was in a coma for nine months and died in hospital.
Tim Parkin, prosecuting, said: “Perhaps in the deceased was seen in the circumstances to be a peacemaker but nonetheless, a hand raised can be misunderstood.”
The case was not fully opened and sentencing was adjourned for pre-sentence reports to be compiled.
Judge Esmond Faulks told Davies: “You have pleaded guilty to this serious charge.
“You will get credit for the guilty plea in due course when it comes to sentence.
“I’m not going to sentence you today because I would like to know a bit more about your background and the circumstances.”
Davies, 26, of Oak Square, Teams, Gateshead was given conditional bail until the week beginning June 30.
A PUB peacemaker was killed after he was mistaken for an aggressor.
Dad-of-four Steven Johnson, 54, had raised his hand in a bid to quell trouble in a Gateshead pub.
But Kelvin Davies mistook the gesture for a threatening one and punched him unconscious.
Mr Johnson, from Teams, Gateshead, died nine months later of his injuries and yesterday Davies pleaded guilty to his manslaughter.
Paul Sloan QC, for Davies, said: “The defendant accepts, whether rightly or wrongly, he believed force might be about to be used against him.
“But he accepts the punch he delivered was excessive in all the circumstances.”
Davies attacked Mr Johnson in The Trafalgar in Gateshead on January 28 last year.
The Federation Brewery caretaker was in a coma for nine months and died in hospital.
Tim Parkin, prosecuting, said: “Perhaps in the deceased was seen in the circumstances to be a peacemaker but nonetheless, a hand raised can be misunderstood.”
The case was not fully opened and sentencing was adjourned for pre-sentence reports to be compiled.
Judge Esmond Faulks told Davies: “You have pleaded guilty to this serious charge.
“You will get credit for the guilty plea in due course when it comes to sentence.
“I’m not going to sentence you today because I would like to know a bit more about your background and the circumstances.”
Davies, 26, of Oak Square, Teams, Gateshead was given conditional bail until the week beginning June 30.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Pro Surfer’s Death Exposes Beach Town’s Violent Side
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/12/us/12surfer.html?_r=1
The authorities say the shirtless man was Eric House, 21, with whom Mr. Kauanui had been drinking at the La Jolla Brew House, a nearby bar. It was there that Mr. House may or may not have flirted with Mr. Kauanui’s girlfriend, according to the police, and there that Mr. Kauanui may or may not have intentionally spilled a drink on Mr. House. Witness accounts are contradictory.
What seems beyond dispute is that a security guard at the bar asked Mr. Kauanui to leave and that Mr. House and four others — Mr. Cravens; Orlando Osuna, 23; Matthew Yanke, 21; and Henri Hendricks, 22 — later drove to Mr. Kauanui’s home, prosecutors say to retaliate against him.
Mr. Kauanui’s head “buckled up and down like a bobblehead doll” during the fight, Mr. Hendricks told the police. When Mr. Kauanui fell back onto the sidewalk, his head landed on the concrete with what Mr. Cravens described to the police as “a loud thud.”
The authorities say the shirtless man was Eric House, 21, with whom Mr. Kauanui had been drinking at the La Jolla Brew House, a nearby bar. It was there that Mr. House may or may not have flirted with Mr. Kauanui’s girlfriend, according to the police, and there that Mr. Kauanui may or may not have intentionally spilled a drink on Mr. House. Witness accounts are contradictory.
What seems beyond dispute is that a security guard at the bar asked Mr. Kauanui to leave and that Mr. House and four others — Mr. Cravens; Orlando Osuna, 23; Matthew Yanke, 21; and Henri Hendricks, 22 — later drove to Mr. Kauanui’s home, prosecutors say to retaliate against him.
Mr. Kauanui’s head “buckled up and down like a bobblehead doll” during the fight, Mr. Hendricks told the police. When Mr. Kauanui fell back onto the sidewalk, his head landed on the concrete with what Mr. Cravens described to the police as “a loud thud.”
Saturday, May 3, 2008
One Punch Can Kill
http://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/personalSafety/situationalAdvice/onePunch.htm
The One Punch Can Kill campaign is aimed at preventing senseless violence among young people, and about stopping them from making split-second decisions that could ruin their lives or the lives of others.
It targets ‘Generation Y’ using modern media and technology, and informs today’s youth that acts of violence can have very serious and damaging consequences.
Research shows young men between the age of 15 and 25 are the most likely to be assault victims or offenders.
One Punch Can Kill is the result of recommendations from the Government’s Youth Violence Task Force, which called for a targeted media strategy to send home the message of anti-violence.
The slogan ‘One Punch Can Kill’ is a reminder of the shocking reality that simple acts of violence can have tragic consequences.
The One Punch Can Kill campaign is aimed at preventing senseless violence among young people, and about stopping them from making split-second decisions that could ruin their lives or the lives of others.
It targets ‘Generation Y’ using modern media and technology, and informs today’s youth that acts of violence can have very serious and damaging consequences.
Research shows young men between the age of 15 and 25 are the most likely to be assault victims or offenders.
One Punch Can Kill is the result of recommendations from the Government’s Youth Violence Task Force, which called for a targeted media strategy to send home the message of anti-violence.
The slogan ‘One Punch Can Kill’ is a reminder of the shocking reality that simple acts of violence can have tragic consequences.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Ontario: Punch killed man breaking into car
http://www2.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=9c634880-f94c-446b-be31-0d6566d0cb51
A Windsor college student has been charged with manslaughter after he allegedly punched a man breaking into his car in downtown Windsor. Mark Curtis, 22, was arrested Wednesday after an unconscious man was found about 1:30 a.m. lying in a alley, bleeding heavily. Robert William Hiel, 47, died later in hospital.
Police say Mr. Hiel, who had no fixed address, opened the passenger door on a parked Honda to discover a couple inside. "The guy (in the car) came out, walked around, punched him and left," a police spokesman said. Mr. Curtis appeared in court yesterday and was released on bail.
A Windsor college student has been charged with manslaughter after he allegedly punched a man breaking into his car in downtown Windsor. Mark Curtis, 22, was arrested Wednesday after an unconscious man was found about 1:30 a.m. lying in a alley, bleeding heavily. Robert William Hiel, 47, died later in hospital.
Police say Mr. Hiel, who had no fixed address, opened the passenger door on a parked Honda to discover a couple inside. "The guy (in the car) came out, walked around, punched him and left," a police spokesman said. Mr. Curtis appeared in court yesterday and was released on bail.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Punch to head killed Good Samaritan near Edmonton bar
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/edmonton/story/2008/01/15/lintner-death.html
A man police said was trying to break up a fight outside a north Edmonton bar died from being punched in the head, the medical examiner said Tuesday.
Randy Lintner died after trying to stop a fight outside an Edmonton bar, said police.(CBC)
Randy George Lintner, 46, died from head trauma as a direct result of a punch to the head, an autopsy concluded.
Police were called to a fight outside the Canadian Brewhouse near 127th Avenue and 97th Street just after midnight on Sunday. They found Lintner suffering from serious injuries. He died later in hospital.
A man police said was trying to break up a fight outside a north Edmonton bar died from being punched in the head, the medical examiner said Tuesday.
Randy Lintner died after trying to stop a fight outside an Edmonton bar, said police.(CBC)
Randy George Lintner, 46, died from head trauma as a direct result of a punch to the head, an autopsy concluded.
Police were called to a fight outside the Canadian Brewhouse near 127th Avenue and 97th Street just after midnight on Sunday. They found Lintner suffering from serious injuries. He died later in hospital.
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