Benjamin Obinim
Manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility *
Sentence
hospital order with section 41 restriction
On August 18, 2024, Benjamin Obinim, 23, of Barnard Road, Gorton, attacked his family members with a knife at their home, believing his mother Alberta Obinim, 43, and sister Bernice Obinim, 18, were witches who had implanted something in his chest. He first attacked Bernice in her bedroom, then stabbed his father Joshua Obinim, 64, and mother as they tried to flee. The violence spilled into the street in front of neighbours. Alberta sustained 16-17 stab wounds and died at the scene. Joshua suffered multiple stab wounds to face, torso, and limbs, requiring ongoing treatment. Bernice had stab wounds to face, neck, thigh, and chest, needing plastic surgery. Obinim was arrested nearby with the blood-stained knife and has been at Ashworth hospital since, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.
Pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and two offences of wounding with intent. Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Sentencing by Mr Justice Turner.