# Murder trial of Benjamin William Day

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/murder-trial-of-benjamin-william-day
> Updated: 2026-10-07T20:52:11.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Benjamin William Day, a 20-year-old forensic science student at the University of Worcester, pleaded guilty to the murder of 24-year-old Maria Saceanu in Tividale, West Midlands.

Prosecutors detailed how Day meticulously planned the attack by recreating a ‘death room’ inspired by the television series ‘Dexter’ inside a rented Airbnb. The room was lined with plastic sheeting secured by a stapler. Investigators recovered items including an apron, a visor, gloves, a knife roll, and microscope slides that were intended to be used as trophies. Day lured Saceanu to the location using a disposable phone.

Evidence showed Saceanu was stabbed 78 times, with many wounds inflicted after her death. Day had attempted to dismember the body but abandoned the attempt after injuring his own hand. Following the incident in December 2025, Day sought medical assistance by flagging down police officers, falsely claiming his hand injury had been caused by a fox or a stray dog. Suspicious behavior, including a landlord reporting blood at the property, led officers to the rental site.

Day’s sentencing is scheduled for December 4.

## Claims

- The crime scene was an exact replica of the 'kill room' depicted in the television series 'Dexter'. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Benjamin Day pleaded guilty to murder. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The victim, Maria Saceanu, was killed with 78 stab wounds. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The murder took place in a room completely lined with plastic film inside an Airbnb rental. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The perpetrator, Benjamin Day, is a 20-year-old forensics student at the University of Worcester. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The suspect attempted to dismember the victim's body. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Benjamin Day pleads guilty to murder inspired by 'Dexter' TV series

A 20-year-old forensic student, Benjamin Day, pleaded guilty to murdering Maria Saceanu in an Airbnb by recreating a ‘kill room’ inspired by the TV series ‘Dexter’.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-student-pleads-guilty-to-murder-inspired-by-dexter-tv-series

### 2026-10-05: Forensics student on trial for murder in Airbnb ‘kill room’

A forensics student, Benjamin William Day, is on trial for allegedly murdering Maria Saceanu in a prepared Airbnb ‘kill room’ inspired by the TV series ‘Dexter’ in the West Midlands.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/forensics-student-on-trial-for-murder-in-airbnb-kill-room

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