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Bristol Teen Murders
Five individuals convicted of murdering two teenagers in Bristol, England in a case of mistaken identity.
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Human Rights ViolationsUs PoliticsMurderTrialKnife CrimeConvictionMistaken Identity
Bristol Crown Court
Mason RistMax DixonLeanne EklandRiley TolliverAntony Snook
- What were the circumstances surrounding the murders?
- The victims, Mason Rist (15) and Max Dixon (16), were wrongly identified as having thrown bricks at a house earlier that day. The attack stemmed from a rivalry between their neighborhood and a nearby district.
- How long did the trial last, and what was the outcome?
- The trial lasted five weeks at Bristol Crown Court, with the prosecution arguing that all five defendants were jointly responsible for the murders. The jury found all five guilty.
- Who are the convicted individuals, and what are their ages?
- The five defendants—three teenagers (ages 15, 16, and 17), Riley Tolliver (18), and Antony Snook (45)—will be sentenced at a later date. Their identities are protected due to age restrictions except for Tolliver and Snook.
- What impact did this crime have on the community and country?
- The killings shocked the country, highlighting concerns about knife crime. The mothers of the victims expressed their grief and stated that while justice had been served, it would not bring back their sons.
- How many people were convicted in the case, and what were their ages?
- Four teenagers and a 45-year-old man were found guilty of murdering two teenage boys in Bristol, England. The attack, which involved machetes, a bat, and a sword, was a case of mistaken identity.