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7 years ago

Im deeply sadden and heart broken of this story of this young man, i feel greatly that he was a genuine kind soul. Rip shaki, I'm sorry for what happened to you, what makes me more sorry is that samantha Joseph only got 10 years, Karma will come to her. She will one day realise what she did to a kind soul, please rest in peace..xx

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daphne
11 years ago

hopethat samatha rots in jail for what she did to shaik. r.i.p your story touched me even thought im on the other side of the world.

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Natalie
11 years ago

RIP Shaki..no-one deserves such a tragic death. You'll always be missed..xx

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crystal
11 years ago

boi shaki still cant believe ur gone just feel the other day we was chilling am lost words miss u like crazy .rip shaki baby xxxx

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latasha ogletree
11 years ago

i just cant explain the pain i feel for this young man so sad that anybody would just take a life they all deserve life in prison especially that girl samatha she is the main one who should have got a death sentence

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Jasiman
11 years ago

I'm soo sorry Shaki.....

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shania
11 years ago

you no what Shaki everyone is thinking about you each and everyday. you are in our hearts. its nearly been 4 years since you left us, dont worry will come and see you soon and we will meet up again love you loads Shakilus... xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

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Natalie
11 years ago

Still here in 2012, sending all our love xxxxxxx

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Natalie
11 years ago

Still here in 2012, sending all our love xxxxxxx

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Gustave
11 years ago

Rest in peace Bro'

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Kymber
11 years ago

so sad when i saw this but the story needed to be told.........

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george smith
11 years ago

i just watched my murder and i can't even imagen what the family is going through right now, i just hope their ok. people like that don't even deserve to breath the same air as us. I have grown up in an area like that, and have come to realise that they are a bunch of low lifes and waste of space. that will never do anything with their lives except be murdered or go to prison. they all walk around with chips on their shoulders and think the world owes them something. but the people who you really should blame for these youths acting like this are their parents. if they had been brought up properly and had some discipline then they wouldn't be like that. my heart goes out to the townsend family and hope they all pull through, things will get tuffer but it will eventually pass. try to think of the good times not the bad. but never forget. r.i.p shakilus. wish the best for the townsend family

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KHaz
11 years ago

I'm So Sad Your Gone. You didn't deserve to die, you where changing. God will punish those evil demons greatly. i love you and R.I.P made me cry. xxxxxxx

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amirah mazhar
11 years ago

every time i cry reading about you i just cry alot R.I.P great boy rest in peace

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zarah
11 years ago

iii diidnt really know hiim but iit was a sad moment watchiing and heariing about hiim and also findiing out that he waas the cousion of my friendd devontee which was really sadd to hearr sorry for you lost lots of lovee zarahh R.II.P ...

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Anonymous
11 years ago

im the pregnant women who this shaklius pushed me into a passing car so yes i lost my baby becuse of him so yes i was waiting tol someone taught him a lesson and they did so yes i am glad he is dead!!! yes yes yes thankgod you took this bast shakilus away from this earth there was no room for a person like shakilus so yes i am so glad he is dead he took a life so his life was taken from him.

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Lora Ryan
11 years ago

Babe, Everyone Is Loving You On Earth <3 After watching 'My Murder' I feelt like I needed 2 do a change 4 you <3 EVERYONE will miss you so much, and I know that your family/friends are absoloutely in grief but they should also be happy to have known such a beautiful, lovely young boy. You'll always be remembered BATMAN :( We all love you xx

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katieeebabes
11 years ago

i am a white 14 year old girl living in croydon,south london and when i watched this i was in tears at the end. you LOVED,ADORED AND WORSHIPED THAT GIRL only for her to lure you to you death.you apparently did some bad stuff in the past BUT you were to determined to change.Thats the most importent thing.the saddest thing was that you really loved her,in the news it states that you said you even wanted to marry samantha joseph and that she was to have your kids.as soon as i watched this docu-drama i told all the people i knew to watch it .all of them watched and were discusted.a cupple of days later i was shocked to find out that that samantha and rugrat(a member of the gang involved in the crime)attended my primary school(i never knew or remembered her as i was too young,but it just shows you how small the world is).it is very hard living in south london because there a massive amount of gang crime but i just wish the goverment would do somethingg because people are fearing for their lives.i hate david cameron cos he is completly blanking gang crime and its scary for people like us.he dont have to worry cos hes got a silver spoon in his mouth but what about us who are suffering.my heart goes out to your whole family and friends they lost a very rare gem.and as for samantha,and danny and the rest of SMN i hope rot in jail and for other jail members to teach them a lesson the will NEVER forget.R.I.P BATMAN <3 p.s i hope your gettin some serious paper up there.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Fraz
11 years ago

<3

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nicole gill
11 years ago

i have just watched the movie "My Murder" it was a sad movie and the way that he was taken advantage of was a sad case i hope that the violence that keepes happening in london stops the way that he died was senseless and hateful.. each suspect got what they deserved but i must say that on the movie it says that each tten got life but i was interested in more details so i looked his case up and the news reports states that each teen got a certain number of years all less than 20 i think that they all should have recieved life sentences for the crime that they have acted out on this young man i am way from rock hill sc and this story has really touched my heart... shakilus townsend may you rest in heaven.....

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Owen Kenny
11 years ago

After watching My Murder, its really easily to see that you were a young man trying to change your life around. You didnt have the best start in life, but you understood that and looked to change it. When watching you lost sight of the age these young people. This was a brutal act and to have that done to you for falling for the wrong girl is devasting. Respects to your mother and the rest of your family. Rest in peace Shakilus Townsend, I hope to see you one day and congratulate you on being such a wonderful human being x

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Mrs Phipps
11 years ago

Just watched 'My Murder' with my 20yr old daughter & 15yr old son, by the end of the film, we were all in tears & the tragedy haunts us till this day. What has our society come to when our young people think & feel nothing about taking another persons life without a sense of remorse! It's truly a sad day... Shakilus was a young man who was respected by his friends, looking forward towards a positive future & loved so much by his family. It's such a terrible shame that he was taken from this earth before he had a real chance to live life to the full. Such a shear act of pure wickedness & evil on those responsible for his death. To mum Nicola & family, your baby may be gone in body but his spirit lives on. I hope your grief is not too much for you to bear but one day you will smile again.

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Mrs Phipps
11 years ago

Just watched 'My Murder' with my 20yr old daughter & 15yr old son, by the end of the film, we were all in tears & the tragedy haunts us till this day. What has our society come to when our young people think & feel nothing about taking another persons life without a sense of remorse! It's truly a sad day... Shakilus was a young man who was respected by his friends, looking forward towards a positive future & loved so much by his family. It's such a terrible shame that he was taken from this earth before he had a real chance to live life to the full. Such a shear act of pure wickedness & evil on those responsible for his death. To mum Nicola & family, your baby may be gone in body but his spirit lives on. I hope your grief is not too much for you to bear but one day you will smile again.

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Oji
11 years ago

just what could drive minors into committing such a senseless, descipable evil form of action. I have not been the same since BBC showed the docu - drama. Who says anybody could/should be perfect , but he did not deserve to die like that for any reason at all. I can not imagine how the mother must feel. All because of what the boy perceived to be love. RIP Shakilus Townsend.

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Ms Eileen Connor
11 years ago

What a waste of a young mans life? Shakilus Townsend was trying so hard to turn his life around after a troubled past, when he was lured to his untimely death, by a young woman who he had put his trust in! No one deserves what this young child went through & his family & beautiful Mother must be living in a Nightmare unimaginable to us lucky ones who still have our children safe & sound! Shakilus must have been in so much pain & terror, as he lay on the ground dying so far away from his loved ones! The tragedy goes further still, as more kids lives are in ruin after this brutal act was carried out! At least the parents of the "Child Killers" will get to see their children alive, a luxury that Mrs Townsend will never have again! Shakilus, you were taken from this world much too soon, God is great my Love, and you must have been one of his favourites as hes called you home much to early, Sleep well sweet child!

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Anonymous
11 years ago

Had this on my Sky planner, and finally just watched it, so sad, and absolutely disgusting what they did to Shak, :'( I have 5 children, my 3 boys are 27, 23, 22, and my girls are 21 and 15. I lost a daughter at 7 weeks, 2 days, 25 yrs ago, to cot death, and it still hurts. My heart goes out to Shak's family and friends, I don't want to even imagine losing a child in such a violent way. He had his whole life ahead of him, wanting to do well and get on in the world, and a group of low-lifes ended his dreams. Watching the drama brought tears to my eyes, reading all the factual information made me go cold. The world is full of some nasty people, but why do they always have to take the good ones down with them. RIP Shakilus, stay strong Townsend family, and keep his memory alive, let no-one forget him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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Sharon.H
11 years ago

I watched "My Murder" last night, them I googled it and read all the articles about it. It was heartbreaking to watch and read about. My heart goes out to Shakilus and his family and friends. Its a sick world we live in now where people think that they are invincable and feel as though they have a right to take someones life away. Every single one of them should of got a much longer sentance. R.I.P Shakilus, I didn't know you but i will never forget your story xx

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Melvin
11 years ago

This poor guy died the worst way any man could. The person he loved with all his heart lured him to his death. It took him 10 hours to die, not only would he had been in agony from his physical wounds but his heart was broken too. Senseless violence like this MUST stop. We need more true stories like this to be televised to help stop mindless violence among youths. This is by far the most horrific and saddest story I've ever read in my life. My condolences to his friends and family.

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11 years ago

Dear Shakilus, you was like a brother to me when my own brother wasnt around and I wanted to let you know I still pray for you every night and I remember, you didnt deserve to die so young. R.I.P Shaki

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Claire
11 years ago

Having watch "my murder" i was so shocked and upset by it, that its made me want to change my career path. I feel sooo sorry for him and his family and friends, he seemed such a genuine and loving guy, who certainly didnt deserve his life to be cruely taken from him. After having seen this, i have decided after finishingmy A levels rather than study midwifery i want to help troubled youths to make the right choices and prevent futher ruthless murders. I'd do anything to try and prevent things such as this happening. I reckon so many people such as me didnt realise how bad things are in gangs, and through telling Shakilus story his family have opened so many people eyes, and are a true inspiration. RIP Shakilus, and stay strong his family, you were certainly blessed to have had him as a son and brother <3

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Gamal
11 years ago

Watched my murder...inflicted such anger and sadness at the same time...the actor portrayed such a likeable individual...reminded somewhat of myself nine years ago as a mere 15-16 year old (remember going for the college interview which i felt was my last chance to make something of myself). My cousin was also set upon via an 'honey trap' and further murdered by his bestfriend. R.I.P and plenty of condolences to the family.

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oisin
11 years ago

I watched my murder and it made my blood boil. A guy who just loved a certain girl but ends up dead because of her manipulation. I cant understand how the justice system works in a way that those responsible will walk freely around London again, life should mean life, especially for such a horrendous crime. I pray for shak and his family, RIP SHAK.

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Chelle
11 years ago

I watctched "my murder" earlier by chance I came across it. I was glued to my sofa. Having a son the same age as you with the same unique take on life, it brought me to tears to see how your tomorrow was robbed from you. Your story will save so many lives. I plan to sit my son down to watch your story, to take in that not everyone is what they seem. Sleep on Shaki <3

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jodie
11 years ago

i watched my murder and i was so angry while i was watching it because you thought that you was doing nothing rong just inasentley falling in love with a girl who new directley what she was doing but didnt do nothing to stop it liying to u and then setting you up all because she didnt want to disapoint her boyfriend at the time she is mean horrible and it should of been her dead not you people like that shoulod be hung anyway im a 15 year old girl same age as ur sister and i thought it would be to add her on facebook so i added her just so if she gets down atall she can talk to some 1 who she dont no so then she can get her anger out bless her my heart go out for you and your family R.I.P babe bye the sounds of it you was a lovley boy and didnt deserve any of that R.I.P xxxxxxxxx

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Jess
11 years ago

Just watched my murder and although I don't know you I do know that you were a genuine boy who was never willing to hurt anyone. How disgusting and shameful that such a young soul had to be taken because of scums lies. No amount of time in prison could make up for the pain you spent over 10 hours enduring resulting in death and the lifetime of heartache your beautiful family will have. At least you are no longer in pain and having to look over your shoulder when you leave the house. You deserved so much. May you rest in peace and may your family smile and remember every happy memory they have of you X

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steph
11 years ago

my heart goes out to your mother, having lost a son myself i know the pain, but to lose a son in such a horrific way must be devastating, i cannot believe that anybody let alone children would thinks its right to go around doing things like this, i only hope they see your legacy and it stops them in their tracks! sleep well shakilus and love to your family xxx

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robin higgins
11 years ago

It broke my heart seeying this. Calling for him mum :'( myfriend got hit by a car "man slaughter" the police couldnt do nothing about it and they found the man driving. Shaki r.i.p buddy R.i.p george a c

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Laura Louise
11 years ago

I watched my murder and I broke my heart, no one deserves that. My heart goes out to his mother and sisters. A young boy fell in love and was murdered because of selfishness and a idiots bruised ego, R.I.P shakilus you shine brighter than the rest god bless you and your family xxxxxx

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luvya279
11 years ago

I remember reading about shaki's death and thinking how sad but after watching my murder it really hit home just how bad this world has become . I cried my eyes out at the end seeing his mum pouring out her heart and seeing his photos desending down to his baby photo was so upsetting . I have 5 children myself the oldest being 14 and the youngest just 1 and all i could think is it could just as well easy be one of them . My heart goes out his mum especially and of course to the rest of his family. I hope kids have watched this and it has made them think twice about all this knife business and just plain evilness. Nothing can bring him back but even if watching this program has made a few people think twice then it has not been made in vain. R.I.P shaki .

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Anonymous
11 years ago

He was in love, a normal thing for a young teenage boy to do but this time it was betrayal. Shaki loved a girl and because of that he lost his life. the one thing that touched my heart was, when he was dying he said," I want my mum, where's my mum. I dont want to die." this shows that he was only a child. a young child was MURDERED! the lyrics of this song goes: "stay with me, dont fall asleep too soon, the angels can wait for a moment." unfortunately, Shaki has fallen asleep too soon and left us. he was blinded by love and murrdered in his sleep but there is no violence where he is now. he's found a better deal. my heart goes out to his family (stay strong). R.I.P SHAKILUS TOWNSEND 1991-2008

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Amy
11 years ago

Just watched my murder and it broke my heart! Your poor mum and little sisters! What happened was disgusting and that girl should be ashamed of herself, utter scum! You was far too young to die, had your whole life ahead of you, you should be here with your family and friends it's not fair what happened. Fell in love and that's what happened, what the hell is is world coming to?! Too many young boys getting taken away from us, seems your in a better place now. Your name and memory will live on forever baby, my thoughts go out to your family and friends xxxxxxxxxx

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Amy
11 years ago

Just watched my murder and it broke my heart! Your poor mum and little sisters! What happened was disgusting and that girl should be ashamed of herself, utter scum! You was far too young to die, had your whole life ahead of you, you should be here with your family and friends it's not fair what happened. Fell in love and that's what happened, what the hell is is world coming to?! Too many young boys getting taken away from us, seems your in a better place now. Your name and memory will live on forever baby, my thoughts go out to your family and friends xxxxxxxxxx

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andrea
11 years ago

I watched 'MY MURDER' and it has got me thinking bout a lot of things. Its got me thinking bout what goes on outside my life. Sadly, Shakilus lost his life and his crime? He fell in love, but wiv the wrong girl. My heart goes out to his family and friends.im going to be thirteen in 2 weeks and i cant imagine having my life cut short like Shaki's. I feel for u, ur family and friends. Watching the end of 'MY MURDER' was very difficult and i cried. If i cried watching a fil then i cant imagine how much the family grieved and wept! So sad that Shaki never got to find true love! R.I.P Shaki, SHAKILUS TOWNSEND!!!

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Charlie
11 years ago

he loved the girl and because of that he lost his life, stupidness really r.I.p shak and rest easy<3 my thoughts go out to his family,friends&most importantly his mom, staystrong<3 all my love shak<3xxxxxxxxx R.I.P

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Ash Robins
11 years ago

the story on bbc last night realy touched me! and made me think a lot about stuff that goes on in the world, it has pushed me to finding out more about gang crime and because of you and your story i will push this and help my community! you will never be forgotten im sure! your story has spoke to a lot of people including me! R.I.P

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Liam Redmond
11 years ago

I Watched this program on bbc3 last night and it just makes me think as i am 15 yrs old, how could a person do such a thing.. i Feel for all u friends and family out there and ones who expressed there feelings on this just how heart-breaking it was watching it without knowing shaki never mind knowing him.. its such a shame he has gone..But what i cant get my head around is..just because he loved a girl r shal i saw had feelings for this girl he ends up with his own life gone without realizing she was taken.. so on my note he died for no reason what so ever an that is just horrifically terrible .... My heart is out for all those family and friends of Shakilus Townsend...R.I.P i HONESTLY feel for u

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Liam Redmond
11 years ago

watched my murder last night. fund it kinder hard t watch at the end. its a real shame what happend and i feal for u an ur famo and friends :)

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tom
11 years ago

he looks as if he enjoyed the gang lifestyje from pics i have seen, even has a knife in one pic..... sorry to say but "live by the sword.. die by the sword.."

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gavin shaw
11 years ago

just watched my murder what a waste r.i.p son

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Stacy J
11 years ago

Watched My murder on iplayer tonight, it was so moving, brought tears to my eyes. Proceeded on to read about your story on the net, and to think that that awful girl only got a min of 10 years upsets me, they should lock her up and throw away the key! RIP Shaki only the good die young! <3 xx

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friend of shak
11 years ago

Shaki I Love You XX

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