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Murder trial of Benjamin William Day

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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~~ behavior, including a landlord reporting blood at the property, led officers to the rental ~~property.~~ site. Day’s sentencing is scheduled for December 4.

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