Parents of girls killed in Southport attack speak for the first time
The father of Bebe King has told of the day of the stabbings in Southport and how he learnt that his daughter had been killed at the Taylor Swift-themed dance class
The father of Bebe King has told of the day of the stabbings in Southport and how he learnt that his daughter had been killed at the Taylor Swift-themed dance classThe families of the Southport victims have spoken out (
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A dad of one of the three little girls killed in the Southport stabbings has told how his “blood drained away” when he found out his daughter had died.
Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, were stabbed to death by Axel Rudakubana, 18, on July 29. He was given a life sentence with a minimum term of 52 years following the attack at the Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the Merseyside town.
He also attempted to murder eight other children, who cannot be named for legal reasons, as well as class instructor Leanne Lucas and businessman John Hayes.
And their families have now spoken about how the local community has helped them through the horrific period. Following the attack vast numbers of flowers and toys were left by the town hall in Southport, with a display arranged by the Lord Street in Bloom gardening group.
Alice Dasilva Aguiar, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Bebe King (Image:
MERSEYSIDE POLICE/AFP via Getty)Bebe’s father said how he searched the streets for his daughter until a police officer gave a description that matched her. "We had given people Bebe’s description. When that person came towards me, I could feel the blood drain from me and I went cold,” the 43 year old told the Sunday Times.
"I knew she was going to tell me something. And she did. ‘Are you Bebe’s dad?’ As soon as I said yes she said she had passed away.” Bebe’s mum added: "Bebe operated on such a high frequency. She had this power to connect with people and the relationships she had with all her family members were different but very special. She had this innate kindness. She had a spark."
Axel Rudakubana (Image:
MERSEYSIDE POLICE/AFP via Getty)While Elsie’s mum Jenni Stancombe told how her husband had dropped her off at 10am with her daughter a massive Swiftie fan. "Everyone says it, don’t they, that they’re one of a kind. But she truly was.
"It was an honour to be her mum. Sometimes I think people are born special, and I genuinely believe she was." Both Elsie’s parents said that she was full of energy and had tried out lots of sports from gymnastics to swimming. The life of an “extraordinary girl” Elsie was remembered with balloons, bubbles and one of her favourite Taylor Swift songs at her funeral.
A floral display and photos of the children outside Southport town hall (Image:
Getty Images)Mourners including family dog Bobby gathered outside St John’s Church in Birkdale to see the horse-drawn carriage, which travelled from the family home through streets decorated with pink ribbons. Welcoming the congregation to the church for the service, Reverend Jennie Hardy described Elsie as “a little girl who loved a big party”.
She added: “Her last birthday was an Elsie-fest and today we are continuing that theme.” In a tribute, teacher Katie Sykes, from Farnborough Road School, said: “She made everybody smile just by being her.” A stunning floral scene for all three girls could be seen in front of the Town Hall following the attack which King Charles also visited last year.
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