Three men have been charged with the murder of Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia in Bristol. Eddie was just 19 when he was fatally stabbed in a park off Grosvenor Road in St Paul’s shortly before 11pm on Friday, July 21, 2023.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised the charging of Zachariah Talbert Young, 26, of Easton, Paul Elijah Hayden, 21, of Hanham, and Cartell Williams, 28, of no fixed abode. They all appeared before Bristol Magistrates’ Court today (Friday, January 17).
It comes following an 18-month investigation from the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT). Officers from Avon and Somerset Police supported the investigation.
Both Talbert Young and Hayden have also been charged with attempted murder in connection with a separate case. Police said a man in his late teens was stabbed at the junction of Easton Road and Easton Way.
He was found at around 11.15pm on Friday, February 2 last year. He survived his injuries and is continuing to recover.
No pleas were entered today and Talbert Young, Hayden and Williams were all remanded into custody. They will appear at Bristol Crown Court at a later date.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Almond of MCIT said: “Eddie’s death not only devastated his family but shocked the whole community. I would like to pay tribute to Eddie’s family, who have shown such dignity and patience during our investigation. Our aim has always been to get justice for Eddie. We have worked closely with CPS lawyers to reach this point of charge and will support them in finalising the case to bring before the court.”
Vicky Gleave of the CPS said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Avon and Somerset Police to charge three people with murder in relation to the death of Eddie Kinuthia in July 2023. We have also authorised additional charges for two of these men in connection to a separate, serious assault that took place in February 2024.
“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against these three men are active and that they have the right to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”