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Unprovoked Stabbing Victim Dies; Suspect Too Unwell for Court
16 Jan
Summary
- Katie Fox died three days after a stabbing at a bus stop.
- The accused man, Djeison Rafael, missed his court appearance.
- A trial for the murder suspect is scheduled for October 6.
A woman, Katie Fox, 34, tragically passed away on November 10 last year, three days after suffering a fatal stab wound to the neck. The incident occurred in an alleged unprovoked attack on Smallbrook Queensway, opposite the main entrance to Birmingham New Street station. Police subsequently charged 21-year-old Djeison Rafael with her murder and related offenses.
Rafael was scheduled to appear via video link from HMP Long Lartin at Birmingham Crown Court on January 16, 2026, to enter pleas. However, the court was informed that Rafael was too unwell to participate in the hearing, leading to its adjournment. He faces charges including murder, causing actual bodily harm, possessing a bladed article, and assaulting a detention officer.
Family members attended the hearing and continue to grieve, describing Katie as a "shining light." Rafael's trial is now scheduled to commence on October 6, 2026. The court proceedings are ongoing as the justice system addresses this deeply tragic event.
