Southport killer’s sick court stunts caused agony to the end – but justice for Bebe, Elsie & Alice has finally been done
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SLUMPED in the dock with a mask covering his face, vile Axel Rudakubana had remained silent through each of his previous court hearings. The twisted teen only opened his mouth for the first time on Monday when he entered his pleas, muttering "guilty" to all 16 charges put before him.
![[Photo of Elsie Dot Stancombe.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/file-handout-photo-issued-merseyside-966059724.jpg?strip=all&w=768)
But Rudakubana appeared to have found his voice today as he wailed from the courtroom: "I need to speak to a paramedic, I feel ill.". His sickening courtroom stunts no doubt have caused further misery for the victims' families who have remained stoic through proceedings.
The tension was palpable as one family member finally broke - branding the triple killer a "coward" as he continued to moan from the dock. Read more on the tragedy. The judge then ordered Rudakubana be removed so the hearing could continue without any more disruptions.
![[Girl in white dress standing next to a lighted cross.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/file-handout-photo-issued-merseyside-966059719.jpg?strip=all&w=723)
There was always a fear that he would attempt to make today all about him rather than giving his multiple victims the platform they deserve. But as silence fell again, it all became all about those caught up in the carnage that fateful day. In an emotional move, those in the court were given the chance to leave as graphic details were read by the prosecutor.
![[Custody photo of Axel Rudakubana.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-shows-custody-photograph-axel-966060926.jpg?strip=all&w=720)
The grieving families made the brave decision to remain as their children's final seconds on earth were played out in front of them. There were gasps from the public gallery as horrific CCTV showed how the 12 minute rampage unfolded. One woman sobbed and put her hand over her face during one moment so harrowing it would be insensitive to repeat it.
