What defense is Deividas Skebas claiming in the Lilia Valutyte murder trial?

Deividas Skebas is claiming a defense of diminished responsibility, stating his mental state affected his actions.

What unusual beliefs did Deividas Skebas express to authorities?

Skebas told authorities he believed he was controlled by a microchip and later told prison guards he was a vampire.

When and where was Lilia Valutyte killed?

Lilia Valutyte was killed on July 28, 2022, while playing outside a shop in Boston, Lincolnshire.

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Man claims microchip defense in girl's murder trial

29 Jan

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Summary

A psychiatrist stated the defendant had diminished responsibility.
The accused claimed a microchip controlled his actions.
He also told guards he was a vampire and drank his own blood.

Man claims microchip defense in girl's murder trial

Deividas Skebas, 26, stands accused of stabbing nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte to death on July 28, 2022, as she played outside a shop in Boston, Lincolnshire. Skebas admits to the killing but denies murder, asserting a defense of diminished responsibility.

A forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Ian Cumming, testified for the defense, stating his professional opinion that Skebas meets the criteria for diminished responsibility. During police interviews, Skebas claimed he was "controlled" by a microchip he believed was implanted in Norway.

He also expressed beliefs about his actions, telling an officer, "That fun went to murder." Skebas further reported these experiences to his mother and ex-girlfriend. He claimed no prior knowledge of Lilia and intended to return to Lithuania.